Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Grange Primary School, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 3AW

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 October 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: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term until 31st August 2027 initially
• Actual salary: Grade 4, £17,878 to £19,046 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Requirements:

Qualifications: Minimum Grade C in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).

Experience: Proven experience in nurture and behaviour management in a primary school setting.

Skills: Excellent communication skills, ability to engage and motivate children, and a commitment to being an integral part of our school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working 1:1 or with small groups
• Apply knowledge of various intervention programmes, including phonics.
• Foster a positive learning environment that boost achievement, independence and self-esteem.

We are looking for someone who:

• has strong subject knowledge in English and Maths
• Can support high-quality learning experiences for all pupils including those with special education needs.
• Understands safeguarding practices
• Is calm, patient, and sees the potential in all pupils
• Can work independently and collaboratively with other staff members
• Can confidently cover for the class teacher when needed (paid at the appropriate rate)
• Can engage children in play and structured activities during playtimes and lunchtimes.
• Brings a fun personality and good sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a caring, inclusive and forward-thinking school community

• A genuinely supportive and friendly working environment

• High-quality professional development and ongoing support

• A committed, caring and innovative leadership team

• A Governing Body who are fully invested in the success and future of the school

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 Employee Specification.pdf - 238 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Grange Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 359 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Grange Primary School website
• Email address: admin.tgps@northlincs.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01724 843601
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-grange-primary-school

Arranging a visit to The Grange Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin.tgps@northlincs.gov.uk.

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