Teaching Assistant (Year 2)
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2BY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9f9f517d-f727-4986-b39c-979a1be6dab3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in working at Great Malvern Primary School, part of the Mercian Education Trust. We are a growing, ambitious two form entry school with a fantastic and supportive staff team who offer our pupils engaging and inspiring learning opportunities every single day.
Due to increased funding, we are able to further expand our school team and have a number of Teaching Assistant posts available, please see the recruitment pack for further details.
We are looking for individuals to join our team who take an interest in the importance of working in an inclusive way that fully supports of our vision and values. Someone who will demonstrate a commitment to our school and children. As a school, we are committed to developing our staff to fulfil their potential and have a full programme of CPD available.
What the school offers its staff
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Cycle to work, Electric Vehicle Leasing, and Tech Benefits
Employee Health Assistance
Our employee assistance programme gives you access to confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. Employees also have access to the Wisdom App which supports wellbeing and mental health.
Career Progression
We want to encourage the career progression of our employees wherever possible, and we support staff who wish to move between our schools and the central teams when suitable roles arise.
Pension
As a teacher, you will automatically enrol into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. As Support Staff, you can opt-in to the Local Government Pensions Scheme – one of the most competitive on the market.
Collaboration
All employees have opportunities for collaboration, CPD and access to support from the central team. Teaching staff also have opportunities for guidance in all areas of the curriculum and assessment and sharing good practice.
Eye tests and Flu Jabs
All employees can access free eye tests and annual flu jab.
Free Car Parking
All employees have access to free car parking on or near the school premises.
Childcare – Wraparound discount
Employees can access wraparound care provided at any of our schools at a reduced rate of 50%. Please note: Discounts do not apply to Nursery provisions.
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.
Thank you for your interest in working at Great Malvern Primary School, part of the Mercian Education Trust. We are a growing, ambitious two form entry school with a fantastic and supportive staff team who offer our pupils engaging and inspiring learning opportunities every single day.
Due to increased funding, we are able to further expand our school team and have a number of Teaching Assistant posts available, please see the recruitment pack for further details.
We are looking for individuals to join our team who take an interest in the importance of working in an inclusive way that fully supports of our vision and values. Someone who will demonstrate a commitment to our school and children. As a school, we are committed to developing our staff to fulfil their potential and have a full programme of CPD available.
What the school offers its staff
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Cycle to work, Electric Vehicle Leasing, and Tech Benefits
Employee Health Assistance
Our employee assistance programme gives you access to confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. Employees also have access to the Wisdom App which supports wellbeing and mental health.
Career Progression
We want to encourage the career progression of our employees wherever possible, and we support staff who wish to move between our schools and the central teams when suitable roles arise.
Pension
As a teacher, you will automatically enrol into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. As Support Staff, you can opt-in to the Local Government Pensions Scheme – one of the most competitive on the market.
Collaboration
All employees have opportunities for collaboration, CPD and access to support from the central team. Teaching staff also have opportunities for guidance in all areas of the curriculum and assessment and sharing good practice.
Eye tests and Flu Jabs
All employees can access free eye tests and annual flu jab.
Free Car Parking
All employees have access to free car parking on or near the school premises.
Childcare – Wraparound discount
Employees can access wraparound care provided at any of our schools at a reduced rate of 50%. Please note: Discounts do not apply to Nursery provisions.
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.