Teaching Assistant Level 2

Messingham Primary School, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 3TN

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 31 hours 15 minutes per week term time only, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Grade 4 £18,028 to £19,206 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about making a difference in a child’s life?

Do you want to be part of a warm, welcoming, and values-based school community where everyone is supported to shine?

At Messingham Primary School, “We aspire to be our best selves – we are founders of our own story.”

Our values guide everything we do — from how we learn to how we care for one another. We are proud to have wonderful children, dedicated staff, and a friendly, supportive environment where teamwork and positivity are at the heart of school life.

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team. You’ll be part of a school where everyone is valued, every success is celebrated, and every day offers an opportunity to make a real difference.

What the school offers its staff

If you’re ready to join a school that truly lives its values, supports its staff, and encourages everyone to be their best, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - 237 KB (opens in new tab)

About Messingham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 258 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Messingham Primary School website
• Email address: admin@messingham.n-lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01724 762818
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/messingham-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Messingham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@messingham.n-lincs.sch.uk.

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