Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Springfield Junior School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0BU

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 February 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  18 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: L2 Teaching Assistant Pay Scale – £19,815 - £20,441 Pro rata (£25,917 - £26,736 FTE)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

Tapestry Learning Partnership is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-organised, and supportive individual to join our dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Springfield Junior School. The successful candidate will be required to work where needed to support children across the Key Stage 2 age range, including our ERS unit.

Flexible and committed Teaching and Learning Assistant

Are you passionate about working to support young children, some of whom may have a range of additional needs? Are you confident in working with children? Are you looking to join a friendly team who are committed to the learning and development of children?

If so, we have the role for you.  

The candidate must have experience and be able to build strong relationships and have high expectations for all children. They should be resilient, calm, kind and able to use their initiative as well as displaying strong behaviour management skills. Experience of working with children with SEND is desirable. Please read the person specification and job description very carefully to ensure you fit the criteria. 

Why Us?

You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time. In January 2026, two strong Trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, came together to form Tapestry Learning Partnership. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. 

Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing an exceptional educational experience. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. 

As part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.
• High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.
• A passionate, committed wider team focused on:
• Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.
• Driving social change through education.
• Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.
• Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future.

Purpose:  

Support access to learning for children and provide support to the class teacher/senior staff in the management of children in the classroom or any setting where teaching and learning takes place.    

Teaching Assistant Agreed Framework Requirements  

In all cases, indicative tasks at competency level specified within the Teaching Assistant agreed Framework, will be the reference point for indicative tasks within the competencies below.  

Competences, roles, and responsibilities of all Teaching & Learning Assistant’s:

• Support the positive ethos and aims of our school
• Work closely with the class teacher to contribute to the management of pupil behaviour, maintain order and an appropriate working environment, including implementation of the school’s behaviour policies.
• Deal with emotionally demanding behaviour and situations as necessary to meet each child’s needs.
• May regularly work with children who have extreme behavioural issues or who are severely disabled requiring periods of physical effort such as moving and handling
• May have to physically intervene with children who exhibit violent or aggressive behaviour
• Establish and promote productive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils within the classroom and school.
• Liaise closely with teachers and other relevant agencies regarding the work set for a class/group.
• Prepare and set out learning materials.
• Contribute to the planning of learning activities.
• Plan and deliver programmes and monitor children’s response to the learning activities and where necessary modify and adapt the activities to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• Plan and develop programmes and monitor children’s response to the learning activities and where necessary modify and adapt the activities to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with parents and other relevant professionals, in liaison with the teacher, support pupil’s learning and progress.
• Effectively communicate the work set by the class teacher to the pupils and ensure that pupils are aware of the teacher’s expectations.
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others to ensure all pupils are engaged on the set task.
• Provide marking and feedback to pupils within the lesson in line with school policy.
• Evaluate pupil’s performance at the end of each lesson and report to class teacher in an agreed format, e.g. Highlight planning, post-its, verbal feedback or other method teacher requires.
• Update relevant records at agreed time intervals.
• Accurately record and report on the development, progress, and attainment of children.
• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of pupils is maintained at all times.
• Promote the social and emotional development of pupils.
• Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.
• Make effective us of IT to support learning and own working role.
• Ability to sue specialist software
• Provide English, Maths and communication support to allow access to all areas of the curriculum, to enable all pupils to make good progress.
• Under the direction of the class teacher, support visiting students.
• Assist with the development and implementations of targets to meet SEN Support criteria.
• Work alongside the class teacher to identify pupils requiring additional support, develop and implement targets and interventions.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on educational visits when required.
• Be aware of, uphold and contribute towards the development of the school’s policies and procedures. 
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies, Codes of Practice, and relevant legislation. 
• Working knowledge of relevant learning programmes and curriculum 
• Demonstrate responsiveness and flexibility in implementing structured activities of children with SEN or complex disabilities. 
• Participate in appropriate school-based meetings. 
• Be prepared to undertake role specific training as directed, to ensure roles and responsibilities can be carried out effectively.  
• Maintain CPD/Learning Log 
• Undertake any administrative duties relevant and appropriate to this post.  
• Take an active part in appraising their own work against agreed priorities and targets in accordance with the school’s appraisal and supervision arrangements.  
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and observe Data Protection Guidelines.  
• Understand and comply with the school’s equal opportunities and other policies.  
• Understand and comply with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies and procedure.  
• Embrace any other duties that may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties, responsibilities, and grade of this post. 

METHODS OF WORKING

The post holder is expected to:

• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to data protection legislation and associated Trust policies at all times.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding and child protection, maintaining an awareness of relevant procedures and responsibilities.
• Comply with the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and ensure safe working practices in the performance of all duties.
• Uphold and promote the principles of the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects of the role.
• Adhere to all other relevant Trust and school policies and procedures.
• Undertake any training and professional development necessary to effectively carry out the duties of the post.
• Perform any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the role, as required by the Trust.

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 Springfield Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springfield Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springfield-junior-school-de11-0bu

At Springfield we believe in providing all children with an ambitious and aspirational education. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create engaging and memorable learning experiences that ignite curiosity and a love for learning in all our students. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that includes the arts, sports, and technology, ensuring that every child has the opportunity and encouragement to explore their many interests and talents.

We are committed to working in partnership with parents and the wider community to support our students’ growth and development. We believe that strong relationships between home and school are essential for the success of our children.

Our website offers a glimpse into the life of our school, but the best way to experience Springfield is to visit us in person. We invite you to come and see our school in action, meet our wonderful staff and students, and discover what makes our school a special place to learn and grow. Springfield is a proud member of the QEGSMAT family of schools.

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