Level 2 Teaching Assistant

NJC Grade 4 - starting salary £21,751 (pay award pending), 36 hours per week, term time plus 5 inset days, fixed term for 12 months from September 2026

Overview

The Head teacher and Governors of St Barnabas CE Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our team working with children aged 2 to 11.

The successful candidate will work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques and providing specialist support in a specific curriculum/resource area.

The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications and be able to:

• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards through classroom support and leading on intervention programmes in EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
• Promote the inclusion and wellbeing of all pupils
• Set high expectations for themselves and the children they work with

• Show flexibility and draw on a range of strategies in helping pupils achieve positive outcomes in their learning.
• Maintain a high quality learning environment at all times.

Interested candidates are most welcome and actively encouraged to visit the school prior to making an application.  

Applications must be submitted to the Headteacher at school@stbarnabascewarrington.co.uk on approved forms only (available further down this page).

St Barnabas CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. Further details can be found on http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/vetting-barring-scheme

Shortlisted candidates should be aware that online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence checks.

Closing date for applications: 12pm Tuesday 16^th June 2026

Shortlisting: Tuesday 16^th June 2026

Lesson observations and interviews: Tuesday 23rd June 2026

St Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Collin Street
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1TG

Supporting documents

• L2 Teaching Assistant Job Description
• L2 Teaching Assistant Role September 2026
• L2 Teaching Assistant Person Spec
• Application Form