Temporary Level 2 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 4JG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 8cfb84c1-0062-4103-9511-2188111baa17 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
Experience of working with pupils with additional needs (preferably sensory needs)
Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Full working knowledge and understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategic processes and barriers to learning
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
What the school offers its staff
We can offer a state-of-the-art building with fantastic facilities and open spaces, where professional development is positively encouraged amongst all staff.
Employee AssistanceProgramme for ALL staff which includes:
• access to a 24-hour telephone counselling and advice support service
• legal advice.
• medical advice.
• telephone, face-to-face or online counselling sessions.
• cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and access to programmes to support with living with ADHD, menopause and trauma.
• couples counselling.
• access to extensive wellbeing resources through the ‘Wisdom’ app.
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.
Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
Experience of working with pupils with additional needs (preferably sensory needs)
Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Full working knowledge and understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategic processes and barriers to learning
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
What the school offers its staff
We can offer a state-of-the-art building with fantastic facilities and open spaces, where professional development is positively encouraged amongst all staff.
Employee AssistanceProgramme for ALL staff which includes:
• access to a 24-hour telephone counselling and advice support service
• legal advice.
• medical advice.
• telephone, face-to-face or online counselling sessions.
• cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and access to programmes to support with living with ADHD, menopause and trauma.
• couples counselling.
• access to extensive wellbeing resources through the ‘Wisdom’ app.
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.