Teaching Assistant Level 2 x 4

Teaching Assistants Level 2 (4 Vacancies)

PAY BAND D / SCP 5 - 6

£25,583 - £25,989 pro rata per annum

To commence ASAP

3 x TA Level 2 fixed-term positions supporting children with an EHCP and complex SEN needs. One EYFS and two in our Mainstream Y1-6.

30 hours per week plus SEN Allowance

(SEN of £1,539 pro rata per annum)

1 x TA Level 2 Permanent Class Teaching Assistant working within our Designated Special Provision

32.5 hours per week plus SEN Allowance

(SEN of £1,539 pro rata per annum)

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and skilful Teaching Assistants for Northwood Community Primary School, to support progress and learning for children with complex SEND needs and/or EHCP outcomes. Northwood Community Primary School is a great place to work and the role will include working with children to support them in the following ways:

• To support cognition and learning and all learning needs across the four areas of SEND
• To support sensory regulation and behaviour
• To be aware of EHCP outcomes/targets for the children they are supporting
• To support our wider school by participating in an after school club
• To interact with parents/carers appropriately under the direction of the class teacher/phase lead
• To undertake relevant training and CPD
• To contribute to any other appropriate aspect of school life, under the direction of the Headteacher

Northwood Community Primary School is a flagship learning environment where 500 pupils are able to thrive and achieve their full potential within our Mainstream and Designated Special Provision.

If you are an inspirational Teaching Assistant, committed to raising standards and building rapport with pupils, staff & parents/carers, we would love to hear from you. You must:

• Be caring, patient and prepared for physical activities
• NQT Level 2 or above for Teaching Assistants or experience.
• Be committed to high expectations of pupils in terms of learning and behaviour
• Be able to use ICT to support learning

Northwood Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to Equality for All. Copies of our Child Protection policy and our Employment of Ex-offenders policy are available on our website. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Applicants are reminded that it is offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity with children if you have been barred from doing so. Short-listed candidates will be subject to an on-line search of their name for information relevant to the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Transgender applicants should be aware that the DBS Service now offers a sensitive applications route should you wish to have your previous gender identity kept confidential. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date and shortlisting: Monday 15th December 2025 12 noon

Interviews: Wednesday 17th December 2025