Teaching Assistant – Level 2
Required from 1st September 2026
We are seeking to appoint:
Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Part-Time, 4 days per week (29.6 hours),
working across all phases.
Permanent - Term Time Only
Salary Grade D point 7-12 (£26,403-£28,598 FTE per annum)
Sneinton St. Stephen’s C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant. Applicants should hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, Early Years or a related field (or equivalent) and be passionate about supporting children to flourish both academically and personally.
At Sneinton St. Stephen’s, our mission, “Together We Can Achieve,” shapes everything we do. We are a welcoming and inclusive school community where high expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to serving others help every child to thrive.
Situated in the heart of inner-city Nottingham, our diverse community is one of our greatest strengths. We celebrate the richness of different cultures, faiths and experiences, and work closely with families to ensure every child feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed.
Our Christian ethos, rooted in the values of Love, Joy, Unity and Hope, underpins our approach to education and care. We warmly welcome applications from people of all faiths and none who share our commitment to inclusion, aspiration and supporting children to achieve their very best.
We are looking for dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant who can work alongside teachers and other professionals to support high-quality teaching and learning. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping children engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve success.
You will:
· Be passionate about supporting children and helping them achieve their full potential.
· Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
· Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to school life.
· Have high expectations of children’s learning, behaviour and personal development.
· Be able to support individuals and groups of children, including those with additional needs.
· Demonstrate strong communication, literacy and numeracy skills.
· Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to continuous professional development.
In return we offer:
· A welcoming community and highly motivated staff team committed to providing the very best for our children.
· Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning, take pride in their school and are supported to achieve highly.
· Excellent professional development opportunities through Transform Trust and our wider partnerships.
· Calm, purposeful learning environments where children can flourish.
· Strong partnerships with families, governors, the church and wider community.
· A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
· Career development opportunities as part of a successful and ambitious Multi Academy Trust.
Visits to our school are recommended and warmly welcomed, please contact the school office using the details below to arrange an appointment.
How to apply
Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.
Please complete the online application form which you will find on the Transform Trust website https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/transformtrust Please ensure that you follow the instructions within the application form and ensure that there are no gaps in your education or employment history that are not accounted for.
Any questions or queries should be directed to our School Operations Manager, Mrs Julie Walsh,
E: julie.walsh@sneinton.nottingham.sch.uk or
T: 0115 9151370
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th June at 4:00pm
Interviews will be held week commencing: 29th June
Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 9510 children in 27 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus.
We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.
We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.