Teaching Assistant Level 2

Berkeley Primary School, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 8AH

38 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31.8.26
• Actual salary: Grade 4 £15,865 to £16,901 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has recent experience of working in a classroom environment supporting children, including those with additional needs, and an understanding of the primary school curriculum.
• Has a minimum of NVQ Level 2 / other relevant qualification linked to the requirements of this position.
• Has a good standard in literacy and numeracy.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and outside agencies
• Promotes high expectations of behaviour through positive interactions with children and can support children with their behaviour and regulating their emotions.
• Believes that children deserve the best and are prepared to go the extra mile.
• Is calm and patient and able to see the potential in all of our pupils and be aspirational for them.
• Be confident at using ICT and willing to learn new skills.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A lovely place to work.
• Children who enjoy coming to school, relish learning and behave well.
• A team of friendly dedicated staff, leadership team and governors.
• A strong commitment to staff development.

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

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About Berkeley Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 609 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Berkeley Primary School website
• Email address: sbm.berkeleyprimary@northlincs.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01724 867065
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/berkeley-primary-school-scunthorpe

Arranging a visit to Berkeley Primary School

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

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