KS2 Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Harlescott Junior School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4QN

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  19 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £16,622.76 Annually (Actual) Grade 5 (SCP 5)

KS2 Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

Appointment of a KS2 Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Grade 5 scp 5 (£13.26-£13.47)

28.45 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 8:40am - 3:10pm

Fixed Term until August 2026

Term time only

Required ASAP

(Subject to DBS clearance)

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Harlescott Junior School. This is a position which supports inclusive learning and pupil development across Key Stage 2.

About the Role:
The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and the SEND team to support pupils’ learning, emotional wellbeing, and social development. You will help deliver targeted interventions, assist with classroom activities, and contribute to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children in a school setting
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusive practice and pupil wellbeing
• Is flexible, patient, and proactive in supporting learning
• Can work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Holds a relevant Level 2 qualification or equivalent

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Opportunities for professional development
• A strong commitment to inclusive education and continuous improvement

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate please be advised that it is an offence for a barred person to apply for this post. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested to be considered and discussed at interview.

Applications should be received on mynewterm via the school website.

Closing date: 9am Monday 19th January

Interviews: Tuesday 27th January

Please note that if you have not been contacted by 26th January, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Thank you for your interest in this post.

Mrs A Thain

Headteacher

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Harlescott Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 369 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harlescott Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harlescott-junior-school-shrewsbury

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