Teaching Assistant Level 2

Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School, DARWEN, Lancashire, BB3 2BW

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Term time, part time: 25 Hours per week Option of additional 5 hours welfare
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31/08/2027
• Pay scale: Grade C (3 - 5)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have recent experience working in a school setting.
• It would be an advantage to have some knowledge and experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Have enthusiasm for working with, educating and caring for children
• Have NVQ 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent
• Be qualified to GCSE level A-C in maths and English (certificates will be required at interview)
• Support the Christian ethos of our school
• Be innovative and highly motivated to achieve the best for yourself, the children and the school
• Be able to work in a team, supporting others to create a positive learning environment.
• Be able to communicate effectively with staff, parents, children and the wider school community

What the school offers its staff

St Peter’s can offer you the chance to work in a well-established, friendly and motivated team of staff in a school full of wonderful, enthusiastic children, all striving to be the best we can be.

‘Sowing the seeds of tomorrow’ Matthew 13:1-23

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Level 2 Job Description.doc - 108 KB (opens in new tab)

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Level 2 TA.doc - 97.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 240 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: office@stpetersdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01254701299
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/darwen-st-peter-s-church-of-england-primary-school

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