Level 2 TA (1 permanent and 1 maternity cover)

Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 9PH

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,364.00 - £19,947.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 (Point 6-7 Depending on experience) (£25,989 - £26,403 FTE / £19,364 - £19,947 actual)

Level 2 TA (1 permanent and 1 maternity cover) job summary

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Contract Type: 1 Permanent Role and 1 Maternity Cover (32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only + 1 Week)

Salary: Grade 4 (Point 6-7)

Closing Date: 20th May 2026

About the Role

Meadowside Primary School is seeking two enthusiastic and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our team. One role is permanent, and the other is a maternity cover. Both positions are based within our Key Stage 1 Designated Provision, where you will play a vital role in supporting children with additional needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a caring and inclusive environment, starting in September 2026.

As a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), Meadowside Primary School is committed to providing the highest standards of education and learning opportunities for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction of teaching or senior staff
• Support the implementation of the Early Years Framework and National Curriculum
• Enable access to learning for all pupils, including those with specific individual learning needs.
• Promote inclusion by encouraging participation in learning and extracurricular activities.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist in classroom management, resource organisation, and lesson preparation.
• Observe and report on pupil performance to the class teacher.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to support pupil development.
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, adhering to safeguarding policies.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold a recognised qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) in supporting children.
• Have a general understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Primary National Curriculum.
• Have experience working with children with additional needs, such as ASD, ADHD, or PAD.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Are committed to their own professional development.
• Possess good personal numeracy and literacy skills.
• Can adapt their approach to meet the specific needs of individual pupils.

Benefits

• Eligible for membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to TCAT+, our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts and benefits, car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and other online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
• An environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 265 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meadowside-community-primary-and-nursery-school-warrington

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