1:1 Teaching Assistant Level 2

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Please download an application form, job description and person specification below.  Completed applications should be returned directly to the school for the attention of Mr. P Thomson, Head Teacher.

Email :  admin@stjohns-primary.uk

Closing date:   Thursday 15th October 2026 at 12pm

Interviews scheduled: Week beginning 19th October 2026

1 to 1 SEND Teaching Assistant

The Governors of St. John’s C.E. Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (TA2) to join our outstanding team as soon as possible, subject to safer recruitment checks.  The post involves supporting a child who has complex medical needs in our Reception class.

St. John’s C.E. Primary School is a Church of England Voluntary Controlled primary school with just under 160 pupils on roll. Our friendly school is well supported by Governors who are regularly involved in school life.  Our Christian vision of, ‘The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength’ (Nehemiah 8:10) is firmly embedded into every aspect of our wonderful school and we invite applications from potential staff members who would embrace and immerse themselves in our unique ethos.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to fit seamlessly into our outstanding team at St. John’s CE Primary School where JOY in living and learning is ever present.
• Flexibility - as every day is different and full of challenges and rewards
• Patience and understanding working with individual children requiring a tailored curriculum
• Enthusiasm for all aspects of learning
• Relevant experience and qualifications suitable for working with children with complex special educational needs or disabilities.
• A desire to achieve the very best for the children in our care at St. John’s.
• A willingness and ability to undertake specialist training and follow a child’s individual healthcare plan precisely.

In return St. John’s CE Primary School can offer you:

• A successful school with a strong Christian ethos and values that respect the individual in all pupils and staff
• Happy, caring and enthusiastic children
• A dedicated team of experienced, supportive, professional staff who are devoted to ensuring all children are given the opportunity to shine
• Governors who are proactive and strongly committed to working in partnership with the school
• A positive relationship with our parents
• Well-established links with our church

As an employee of the school you will have a responsibility for and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.