Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Temporary)
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Temporary) at The Links Primary School in Eaglescliffe
About the role
- Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Temporary)
- Location: The Links Primary School (Eaglescliffe)
- Start Date: 2nd November 2026
- Actual Salary: £12,013 to £12,482 (Grade F, SCP 7 to 8)
- Hours of Work: 20 hours per week, term time only (Monday to Friday)
- Contract Type: Temporary (to 31st August 2027)
- Closing Date: 9.00am, Friday 25th September 2026
- Interviews: Monday 5th October 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a Level 2 qualified teaching assistant to join our wonderful staff team. The role will involve supporting an individual pupil who requires 1:1 support primarily with communication. The post holder will be a flexible team member with excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills with a calm, approachable manner and a passion to motivate pupils to succeed.
About Us
We are Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.
What we have:
- A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
- Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
- An aspirational curriculum for all students
- A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
- Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
- Opportunities for career development
For further details on us as an organisation, please visit www.sparkeducationtrust.org.uk
For further information on the school, please visit www.thelinksprimary.org.uk
How to Apply
Please make sure that the application form is completed and returned via email to office@thelinksprimary.org.uk addressed to Mr Ben Clayton, Headteacher.
Please note that feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates, if you do not receive an invite to interview within 30 days of the advert’s closing date assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application for this post.
Safeguarding Notice
The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.
The Links Primary School is committed to safeguarding, for further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please visit www.thelinksprimary.org.uk
