Teaching Assistants – Level Two

£19,753–£20,063 pa; actual salary based on 32.5 hours a week.
Initially a 12-month fixed-term contract with a possibility of extension.
Required ASAP/September 2025.
Closing date: 10am, Monday 2 June 2025.

St Edward’s Middle School is looking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to join our Learning and Pastoral Support Team. 

We can offer you: 

• A happy and friendly environment with Christian values. 
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children. 
• An extremely positive, friendly and supportive staff team. 
• Support and training opportunities to develop your full potential. 

We need someone who: 

• Is committed to pupils’ learning and well-being. 
• Is interested in working with pupils, particularly those with special educational needs. 
• Has empathy and can understand varying perspectives. 
• Can provide general classroom support as well as lead small groups. 
• Is able to liaise with teaching staff in the development and delivery of a differentiated curriculum. 
• Can remain calm in challenging situations. 
• Enjoys working in a culturally diverse community. 
• Is friendly and can work as part of a team. 

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience for those seeking a career in teaching. This position is term time only and inset days and we are able to consider full-time or part-time requests. 

The school is committed to safeguarding its pupils and this appointment depends upon an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The application form and further details are available on the school’s website. You will also find a letter from the Headteacher in this section, which will offer you additional information on the school. Please contact Mrs Mottram in the school office for further information or to arrange an informal visit before the closing date. We will be delighted to welcome you to our school. 

Application form and further details are available on the school’s website.

Please note we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. 

Closing date: 10am, Monday 2 June 2025.
Interviews may be arranged on receipt of application so early application is advised.

St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School
Co-Educational 9–13
T: 01753 867809
E: vacancies@sterf.org.uk
W: www.sterf.org.uk 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.