Teaching Assistant (TA2)

Role: Teaching Assistant (L2)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026, with the potential to be extended.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 inset days

Salary: NJC Grade C SCP5 – 6 £24,790 - £25,183 FTE per annum, pro rata £20,057 - £20,375 pa

Closing Date: 19th March 2025 at 9am

Interview: w/c 24th March 2025

Roseacre Primary Academy are looking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in Reception initially. 

The role is initially until 31st August 2026, with the potential to be extended. The hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 3:45pm. 

The successful candidate will be required to carry out a range of duties with our youngest learners including working with groups, with individuals and supporting children with additional needs. 

What we can offer the successful candidate:

• Enthusiastic and confident children, who enjoy learning and achieving well 
• Classrooms where behaviour for learning is excellent.
• A great working environment with a management team dedicated to supporting staff wellbeing
• The opportunity to join a dedicated team of experienced, hard-working staff committed to high standards 
• A competitive salary in line with the NJC Payscale
• Access to Simply Health (an everyday healthcare benefit programme)
• Access to excellent continuous professional development opportunities at all levels

Required skills and experience:

• Must hold a Level 2 qualification in Teaching Assistance or equivalent
• Patience, empathy, and a dedicated approach to fostering a supportive learning environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with teachers, parents, and other staff
• Knowledge of procedures, practices and techniques for behaviour management
• Experience of supporting students in building self-confidence, self-esteem and resilience as learners. 
• An absolute commitment to achieving the highest of standards

If you have any questions regarding the role, or if you are experiencing difficulty completing the online application, please contact Michelle Booth, Operations Manager on 01253 319000 / mbooth@roseacre.atctrust.org.uk.

Please note we are unable to accept CVs.

At Roseacre Primary Academy we foster a shared vision of “Excellence for All – Excellence from All”, encouraging every child and adult to give their best and to expect the best in return.

The ethos of the academy is evident as you walk around the school, take in the displays, soak up the atmosphere and speak to children and staff. The Roseacre Values of Respect, Excellence, Determination, Tolerance, Courage and Honesty are high profile and children’s achievements are detailed and celebrated in weekly assemblies. The Roseacre expectations ensure that our high expectations of behaviour are clear and that every child has the chance to make appropriate choices and achieve.

We capture the hearts and minds of the children by offering a balanced, broad and relevant curriculum that enables all children to access quality learning opportunities and promotes their intellectual, personal, social, physical, moral, spiritual and cultural development.

Roseacre Primary Academy is committed to developing a sense of personal value and responsibility in our children; a respect for the feelings and rights of others and an awareness of community and the responsibilities of good citizenship in the 21st century.

Safeguarding Information

AtC Trust and its Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose all unspent/unfiltered criminal convictions.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We understand how important choosing the right school is and so, on behalf of our children and staff, we warmly invite you to visit our school and experience for yourself the quality of education we offer.