Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2
Location: HFCMAT St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Responsible To: Headteacher
Salary Grade: Band D, spine point 6-7 £25,989 - £26,403 FTE (£18,794 - £19,093 Actual)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: This is a fixed term position initially until 31st August 2026, 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (including Inset Days)
Closing Date: 28th November 2025 at 12:00pm
Interview: To be confirmed

Our successful school is seeking to add to its effective teaching assistant team. We require a Level 2 Teaching Assistants to work to support our children 1:1 or in class.

The work would also involve supporting children who have a range of additional needs, either 1:1 or in small groups or within the classroom. Experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities in a primary school would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and will be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and an ENHANCED Level DBS check will be required for this post.
The successful candidate will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers.

We can offer you:
A supportive, friendly working environment
A team committed to supporting professional development
Enthusiastic children who love coming to school
An experienced and motivated staff team
A school with high aspirations for its pupils and staff

We would like you to:
Be a positive role model for all members of the school community
Be able to work well with young children and confident in establishing secure relationships
Have high expectations of yourself and our children
Be able to work flexibly as part of a team

St Alban's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a requirement for the successful applicant to undertake a school issued Enhanced DBS check.

To apply for this position please use link below:
https://hfcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-HFCMAT-00…

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the
advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.