Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Paulton, BS39 7QY |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a candidate with a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential. The ideal applicant will be committed to promoting inclusion and positive behaviour to help our children grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
We require a skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our team. An essential part of the role is supporting on a 1:1 basis and leading intervention groups as well as class-based activities. This is a busy, varied and challenging but rewarding role.
The successful applicant will:
• Have a passionate belief that all children deserve the highest quality of education.
• Be self-motivated, dedicated, and consistent.
• Have the ability to deal with new and challenging situations.
• Be a strong team player who can also work on their own initiative.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of pupils, staff, and parents.
• Have good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Show initiative and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a SEND role, supporting classroom learning and ensuring individual progress.
• Build effective relationships with both children and colleagues.
• Maintain high expectations of themselves and those with whom they work.
What the school offers its staff
• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• Access to training
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking
• Friendly and supportive staff team
Commitment to safeguarding
Paulton Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and conform to the safer recruitment practice. Please note that part that as part of our safeguarding duty, references will be obtained and an online check carried out including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice.