Teaching Assistant Grade 2 - 20 hrs per week (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Introduction

Finstall First School

Tel -01527 872938

E-mail – office@finstallfirst.co.uk

Level 2 Teaching Assistant (TA2) - Fixed Term Contract (EHCP funded 1:1 support)

We will review the contract in 12 months’ time and would hope to extend this, subject to sufficient EHCP funding.

20 hours per week / (To include 5 afternoons per week)

£12548 - £12747 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our staffing team at Finstall First School, primarily to work in KS1. The majority of the role will be to provide focused 1:1 support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The successful candidate will be able to build a positive, trusting relationship with the child while working collaboratively with parents/carers, school staff, and other relevant professionals.

This is a specialist 1:1 position, supporting the child to engage fully with teaching and learning, participate in all aspects of school life, and develop increasing independence.

The role is term-time only and involves working 20 hrs per week, including attendance on specified INSET days. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and welcome discussions about alternative working patterns where these can meet the needs of both the child and the school. (This would need to include afternoons sessions Monday – Friday until 2.45pm)

Contract Type

This is a fixed-term post that is linked to the provision of additional support required under a pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), together with the corresponding funding allocated to the school.

The role has been created specifically to provide dedicated 1:1 support for an individual pupil and will remain in place for as long as this EHCP-funded provision is required. The contract will therefore end when the need for this additional support no longer exists, such as if the pupil leaves the school, the EHCP is reviewed and amended resulting in reduced support requirements, or the associated funding is withdrawn.

Pay Range

Grade TA2 - Spinal Column Point 5-6 (£12548 - £12747 per annum) at 20 hrs per week.

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children and helping them to achieve their best

• Can build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Has excellent communication skills and a flexible, team-focused approach
• Is patient, reliable and committed to supporting the ethos of our school

The role will involve

Supporting children’s learning and development

• Providing high quality classroom support to pupils and staff.
• Supporting targeted pupils who need additional help to overcome specific barriers to learning

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming, supportive school community
• Well behaved, considerate and happy children who enjoy learning in this well-resourced environment
• Opportunities to work across different year groups and develop your skills
• The support of an enthusiastic, happy, dedicated and effective team
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children
• CPD opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to join our team. Visits to the school are welcome and highly recommended. Visits will take place on the following dates:

Monday 14th September at 9.00am

Wednesday 16th September at 9.00am

Tuesday 22nd September at 1.00pm

Application forms and an Information Pack are available from the school office. If you can’t make the specified visits, please contact us and we will try to find a mutually convenient time. Please note that we currently have two Teaching Assistant roles advertised. Please ensure that it is clear which role you wish to apply for, or if you wish to be considered for both roles.

Closing date: Wednesday 25th September 2026 at 3.00pm

Interviews to be held: Friday 2nd October

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to the school’s safer-recruitment procedures and an enhanced DBS check. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.