Teaching Assistant Grade 2

St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  29 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,152.55 - £20,468.70 Monthly Includes 30 minute unpaid lunch break

Teaching Assistant Grade 2 job summary

Executive Headteacher: Anna Martin

Head of School: Hannah Howlett

Roll: 95

Teaching Assistant Permanent

Permanent contract starting September 2026 or sooner. 35 hours per week 7.45 am -3:15 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, term time only Grade 2 Actual salary £18,713.08 - 19006.65.

The governors of St Swithun’s C of E Primary Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and suitably qualified person who can demonstrate flexibility and are adaptable. At St Swithun’s all members of staff are highly motivated to ensure our children are happy and fulfill their potential, academically and socially. The successful applicant will be given an opportunity to work in a creative environment, alongside enthusiastic and dedicated teachers and support staff. We are seeking to appoint an experienced practitioner who will also have good experience of working with children with SEND.

The position is for a Grade 2 TA, working with small groups of children with a range of needs and one to one supervision for part of the working day Monday to Friday 8.45am-3.15pm. In addition to the post, we are looking to incorporate breakfast club within the role. The hours will be 7.45am-8.45am, supporting all aspects of the organisation and the running of breakfast club, including the production of a programme of varied activities and events as appropriate and assist with the planning and implementation of the running of play activities which promote the full range of development opportunities.

Applications are invited from those who would like to be part of a hardworking, dedicated and friendly team.

The successful applicants will:

Be passionate about improving the life chances of children

Be caring, patient and trustworthy

Assist the teaching staff in the delivery of educational activities and programmes of learning to individuals and small groups of children

Communicate effectively and have a secure knowledge of the EYFS and Primary Curriculum, including good mathematics, English and ICT skills

Has excellent interpersonal skills, a good sense of humour and enjoys being part of a friendly and supportive team;

Demonstrate outstanding professional qualities

Have a proven track record of organisation, resourcefulness and efficiency

Have a commitment to high standards, personal success and self-development

Be enthusiastic and willing to learn and continue to develop - hold themselves to account and work to do the same positively with the whole team whilst working towards whole school goals

A flexible approach to working and a can-do attitude, even when working under pressure

Have a proven record of excellent communication and teamwork skills

Be willing to uphold and demonstrate our school values at all times

Be a positive, proactive, caring role model for our children

Have a positive impact on the children, the wider school environment and our school community

Demonstrate initiative

Carry out any other duties relevant to the post as required by the Headteacher

Fully support and uphold the Christian ethos of the school

Be physically able to complete manual handling training for a child with a physical disability

The school will offer:

An organisation committed to excellence where pupils and staff are highly valued

A committed organisation that supports children and staff

An experienced, supportive and committed staff team that work hard for the benefit of all the children

Respectful, positive, motivated and happy children

A committed and friendly team of hard-working, ambitious, supportive staff

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and would expect anyone joining our school to share the same ethos. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact us to arrange an appointment 01777 702043.

Further details are available from the school via email office@st-swithuns.snmat.org.uk or on our school website: www.stswithuns.notts.sch.uk

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

It is our belief that effective safeguarding of children puts children at the centre of a culture where we listen and respond to what they say. Safeguarding is every adult's responsibility. Every individual within our school will play their part, along with professionals from other agencies, in meeting the needs of every one of our children.

Children will be taught about safeguarding issues. Our school aims to provide a safe environment and vigilant culture where children and young people can learn and be safeguarded. If there are safeguarding concerns we will respond with appropriate action in a timely manner.

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 St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 90 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-swithun-s-church-of-england-primary-academy

Welcome to St Swithun’s Church of England Primary Academy, a member of Southwell and Nottingham Diocese Multi Academy Trust (SNMAT)

For our children and staff, St Swithun’s is not just a school, but a nurturing inclusive community underpinned by Christian Values and a belief that we are all on a journey, discovering our God-given potential and understanding our roles and responsibilities in the world.

We believe that every child is unique; every child is valued, encouraged to aspire, and challenged to achieve.

It is our aim to provide a school experience that is rich with opportunities for our children to develop academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

We place great emphasis upon the well-being and personal development of every child and we strive to equip them with a curiosity, self-belief and an excitement for learning. We encourage our pupils to be thoughtful, and to express themselves so that they can move on with the confidence to embrace all the rich possibilities of their future lives.

We believe in listening to our children and encourage them to contribute to various aspects of school life through the Student Council, Sports Crew, Eco-Council and Worship Leaders.

As parents or carers you are partners in your child’s journey through these formative school years. We will work closely with you to ensure that the time your child spends with us gives them the very best foundations for their futures.

We welcome you to talk with our staff, walk round our school, and to get a feeling for what it would be like to be a member of the St Swithun’s School family.

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