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Teaching Assistant Level 2
Part-time: 16.25 hours per week; term time only
Monday to Friday – 08.30am to 11.45am Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Fixed term contract until 19th December 2025
Salary Scale: NJC Points 7-8
Actual Starting Salary: £9466.43 per annum
Application Deadline: Friday 18 July 2025
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Job Reference: ELTJUNE15 TA2
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced teaching assistant to join our friendly and caring Early Years Team to work within the two-year-old provision at Oakdene Primary Academy. You will be responsible for supporting the room leader in ensuring the environment is engaging and inviting, supporting the children’s welfare and communicating with parents and families.
The successful candidate must be reliable and adaptable, have positive attitudes and be able to engage in a wide range of activities. The successful candidate will need to show good levels of initiative.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and energetic professional who:
- Is qualified at Level 2
- Is an optimist and is committed to working in a team environment
- Is caring, compassionate and dedicated to making a difference
- Is highly organised and has a positive attitude towards their role
- Has experience of working with Early Years children
What we can offer
The successful candidate will join a team of teaching assistants committed to raising standards and providing quality support to the teaching and learning agenda.
Oakdene Primary Academy is an exceptional place to work and as part of the Enquire Learning Trust, we offer excellent professional development opportunities and effective working partnerships between our schools.
Safeguarding
Oakdene Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
How to Apply
Please select the Apply Now tab at the top of the job advert.
Further information including job description and person specification are available – go to the Document section within the job advert on the Enquire Learning Trust website www.enquirelearningtrust.org
Important: references will be obtained before interview, please note on your application if you do not wish for your current employer to be contacted before interview.