Job Description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week

Fixed term initially until August 2026 due to funding

Grade 3, SCP 6 - 11, Actual salary 19,118 - 21,358 per annum pro rata.

St John's Thornham are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs by providing high quality support within the classroom. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive team in a growing school.

We are looking for people who are:

Caring, committed and highly motivated

Have high expectations of all pupils' achievement and behaviour

Hardworking and a team player who can work on their own initiative

This position will be based at St. John's CE, Thornham but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

A happy and welcoming working environment

Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust

A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do

A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best

LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension

Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service

St. John's CE, Thornham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to: the Cranmer Education Trust's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust The Trust's statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section. The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

To apply for this vacancy and more information please visit: https://careers.cranmereducationaltrust.com/vacancies

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 June at 9am

Start Date: 1 September 2025

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 months

Pay: 19,118.00-21,358.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/10/2024