Teaching Assistant L2 at St Paul’s C of E Primary School

(Level 1's welcome to apply)

Position: Teaching Assistant L2

Hours: 32.5 hours a week, term time only

Salary: 04OT SCP 4 – 6 (£18,547 - £19,139 pa)

Start date: 23rd February 2026

Contract type: Permanent

Reporting to: Headteacher

St Paul’s have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant L2 to join our happy team in February 2026. St Paul’s C of E Primary School is part of the Orchard Multi-Academy Trust. We have beautiful grounds, a supportive local community and talented children, who love coming to school.

The role:

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, well-motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant who will support children with a wide range of needs. It is expected the successful applicant will have:

• A good level of education including good GCSE passes or equivalent in Maths and English
• Experience of working with children with additional needs including Autism and children with EHCP’s
• At least two years relevant work experience
• Evidence of working within a class to provide general teaching support in the classrooms or in groups and to support children on a 1:1 basis
• Experience in supporting assessment and evidencing learning
• An ability to work with children of all abilities including SEND and our more able and talented children (recent CPD would be an advantage)
• An ability to deliver interventions to support English and Maths
• Flexibility in the year group that they work in
• Good personal communication skills and ability to relate well to children, staff and parents
• An ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in their approach
• Enthusiasm and a strong commitment to achievement, safeguarding and welfare of all children

In return we can offer you:

• A team of well-motivated, highly committed people, who strive to get the best from every child.
• Opportunities for professional development

School visit dates:

• Wednesday 17th December 3:45pm
• Thursday 8th January 9:00am
• Thursday 8th January 3:45pm
• Tuesday 13th January 9:00am

Closing date and shortlisting: Thursday 15th January 2026

Interview: Thursday 22nd January 2026

About us:

“St Paul’s will always be a loving school where children are safe, motivated to learn by an inspirational curriculum and where standards are high. Christian Values will be implicit and explicit and will guide policy and practice in every facet of the school’s daily life, from class time to lunchtime to home time.” As part of Orchard Multi-Academy Trust, we offer opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and career progression across our network of schools. Job description, personal specification and application form can be found on the St Paul’s website: www.stpaulsprimary.com or by contacting kbennett@st-pauls.hereford.sch.uk

Safeguarding Statement: Orchard Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.