Teaching Assistant Level 2
Teaching Assistant Level 2
PAY BAND D / SCP 5 - 6
£26,427 - £26,847 pro rata per annum
Actual salary £21,105 - £21,440 per annum
To commence ASAP
1 x TA Level 2 fixed term position supporting children with EHCP in Reception – 32.5 hours
(SEN allowance of £1,589 pro rata per annum, actual allowance £1,269 per annum)
1 x TA Level 2 fixed term position supporting children with EHCP in Year 1 - 32.5 hours
(SEN allowance of £1,589 pro rata per annum, actual allowance £1,269 per annum)
1 x TA Level 2 fixed term position supporting children with EHCP in Year 2 – 32.5 hours
(SEN allowance of £1,589 pro rata per annum, actual allowance £1,269 per annum)
1 x TA Level 2 fixed term position supporting children with EHCP in Year 3 – 32.5 hours
(SEN allowance of £1,589 pro rata per annum, actual allowance £1,269 per annum)
1 x TA Level 2 fixed term position supporting children with EHCP in Year 6 – 32.5 hours
(SEN allowance of £1,589 pro rata per annum, actual allowance £1,269 per annum)
1 x TA Level 2 position supporting reading across school – 32.5 hours
Northwood Community Primary School is a flagship learning environment where over 500 pupils can thrive and achieve their full potential. If you are an inspirational teaching assistant, committed to raising standards and building rapport with pupils, staff & parents/carers, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for experienced, committed and adaptable individuals to support progress and learning for children with EHCPs/complex SEND needs. Northwood Community Primary School is a supportive and collaborative place to work. The role will include working with children to support them in the following ways:
- To support learning needs across the four areas of SEND
- To support sensory regulation and behaviour
- To be aware of EHCP outcomes/targets for the children
- To support our wider school by participating in an after-school club / breakfast club
- To interact with parents/carers appropriately under direction of class teacher/phase lead
- To undertake relevant training and CPD
- To contribute to any other appropriate aspect of school life as directed by the Headteacher
You must:
- Be caring, patient and adaptable
- Hold an NQT Level 2 or above TA qualification or have relevant experience
- Be committed to high expectations of pupils in terms of learning and behaviour
- Be able to use ICT to support learning
- Fully committed to upholding all aspects of our safeguarding policy and procedures (KCSIE, 2026)
Northwood Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to Equality for All. Copies of our Child Protection policy and our Employment of Ex-offenders policy are available on our website. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Applicants are reminded that it is offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity with if you have been barred from doing so. Short-listed candidates will be subject to an on-line search of their name for information relevant to the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and
Barring Service check. Transgender applicants should be aware that the DBS Service now offers a sensitive applications route should you wish to have your previous gender identity kept confidential. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK
Please email your completed application form to Adam Cassin, Administrator at northwood.primary@knowsley.gov.uk
Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 12 p.m.
Shortlisting: Monday 5th October 2026
Interviews: Thursday 8th October 2026