Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Meadowside Primary School

Warrington Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an inspiring Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join Meadowside Primary School. The role involves supervising children, implementing the Early Years Framework, and ensuring an inclusive learning environment. Candidates should be effective team players and committed to professional development. The position offers a supportive community and opportunities for collaboration with experienced staff. The contract is fixed-term, initially until August 2026, with competitive salary prospects based on experience.

Benefits

Supportive staff and leadership team

Positive learning environment

Opportunities for collaboration

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a teaching assistant is advantageous.
• Ability to engage children with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children under the direction of teaching staff.
• Help implement the Early Years Framework in the classroom.
• Enable access to learning for all students.

Skills

Supervision of children

Knowledge of Early Years Framework

Inclusion for individual learning needs

Effective teamwork

Setting high expectations

Partnership with staff and parents

Commitment to professional development

Experience with children with additional needs

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Meadowside Primary School

The role

The Governors would like to appoint an inspirational and dedicated teaching assistant to join an excellent team of staff committed to providing learning opportunities to the highest standards. The level 2 TA role will be working predominately within our KS1 Designated Provision.

Meadowside Primary School is a proud member of the Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT).

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• Can work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff.
• Understands the Early Years Framework and National Curriculum and its implementation.
• Helps enable access to learning for all pupils and is inclusive of specific individual learning needs.
• Has the ability to work effectively and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Sets high expectations for the attitudes and behaviour of everyone.
• Is able to work well in partnership with staff, governors and parents.
• Is committed to their own professional development.
• Has experience of working with children with additional needs in an education setting.

In return we can offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic children with great potential, who work hard and are wellbehaved.
• A fully committed and extremely supportive staff, governors and leadership team.
• Supportive and dedicated parents and carers.
• A caring and positive learning environment and ethos.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively and share best practice with colleagues across our trust (The Challenge Academy Trust).

Completed application forms should be returned to the Headteacher, Mrs Claire Curtis, either by post or by email.

Meadowside is fully committed to all aspects of safeguarding; therefore, the successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further details can be found athomeoffice.gov.uk /dbs/

The Challenge Academy Trust as an employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. The Challenge Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Key dates

Closing date: 15 January 2026

Shortlisting: 16 January 2026

Interviews: w/c 19 January 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Key Info

Hours: 32.5 hours per week. Term time only + 1 week

Contract: Fixed Term – initially until August 2026

Grade 4 (Point 6-7 depending on experience)

15 January 2026

Meadowside Primary School, Clough Avenue, Warrington WA2 9PH