Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Required for September 2026: Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – 2 positions

Headteacher: Mr S Cowgill (from September 2026)

Number on roll: 420 with a 39 place nursery and a 15 place pre–school provision

Salary: Scale point 6, actual salary £18,886. FTE salary £25,989 (pay award pending)

Hours: 32.08 hours per week. Term time only

Contractual Status: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 in the first instance.

Required for September 2026

The Governing Body is seeking to recruit, for September 2026, two dynamic, creative and highly motivated, suitably experienced teaching assistants to join our warm and welcoming school. One position will be in KS1 and one position will be in KS2.

This would be an excellent opportunity for someone aspiring to be a teacher, or a recently qualified teacher who is unable to secure their first appointment but keen to be working in a school environment.

The successful applicant will:

• Hold a recognised NQV level 2 Teaching Assistant qualifications or equivalent
• Have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• A good understanding of child development
• Be able to demonstrate very good relationships with children and adults.
• Be able to motivate children and inspire them to learn.
• Be a good team player.
• Have knowledge of the KS1 or KS2 curriculum

We offer a lively, inclusive learning environment. Our school ethos is one of commitment to the education of the whole child, fostering community involvement and nurturing a sense of belonging. We believe that everyone can achieve. We have a strong team of very skilled staff who work in partnership with Governors.

If you would like to join our friendly, caring team at Archibald, please download further details form our school website (www.archibladpri.org.uk). Details can also be e-mailed to potential applicants. Please contact the school office (01642 804 101).

Completed application forms should be posted to the Head teacher designate, Mr S Cowgill at the above address, or emailed to our administration team (office@archibaldschool.org.uk ) by Friday 3rd July.

Please be clear in your application which post you are applying for, or if you are interested in both posts.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted following the shortlisting date.

This school is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all and ensuring that all stages of the recruitment and selection process are free from unlawful discrimination and bias. Recruitment and selection procedures may be monitored to ensure that applicants are not being discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic; sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, on information available in the public domain.

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026 (12 noon)

Shortlisting: Monday 6th July 2026

Interviews: w/b Monday 13th July 2026