Teaching Assistant Level 1

Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 4)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £18,650 - £18,943

Interview Date: Tuesday 20^th October 2026

Due to expansion, Boarshaw Primary are seeking to appoint two Level 1 Teaching Assistant who will be able to support the Teacher and create an effective learning environment.

The positions are based across school and are class based, supporting whole classes, small groups or 1:1 support in classrooms.

We are seeking to recruit a person who will:

• Act as a responsible adult and assist with the supervision, personal care, welfare and keeping safe of individuals and / or groups of children and their environment under the direction / instruction of teaching and / or senior staff.
• Assist with resources and basic classroom management techniques to support their learning.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and young people.

You need to be:

• Flexible
• Effective at communicating
• Able to work as part of a team
• Have a good level of English and Maths
• Resilient
• Have a good sense of humour

We are a vibrant school community and welcome applications from positive and enthusiastic practitioners with the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

If you are excited by thinking innovatively, working as part of an effective team and confident to embrace change, then we would welcome an application from you.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@boarshawprimary.co.uk by 11:59pm on 11^th October 2026.

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

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.