Job Introduction
Baden-Powell and St Peter's CE Junior School Website
Coastal Learning Partnership Website
Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Baden-Powell & St Peter’s CE Junior School
Term time, 39 working weeks
Numerous Roles
32.5 hours, Monday-Friday (8.30am – 3.30pm)
Grade D SCP 5-6 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)
Actual Salary: £19,242 - £19,547 per annum, pro rata
Starting September 1 2026, Fixed term to August 2027
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart.
Baden-Powell & St. Peter’s CE Junior School is a popular, oversubscribed school with a proud and positive reputation at the heart of its community. Our children are motivated, caring and eager to achieve their best, supported by a dedicated team within a vibrant and inclusive learning environment. Guided by our Christian vision, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,” we nurture strong relationships, high expectations and a shared commitment to helping every child flourish.
The school is seeking to appoint numerous Teaching Assistants (level 2) where the successful candidate may work within a whole class, with small groups of children or on a 1:1 basis.
We are looking for a candidate who has the ability to motivate and encourage children; who is enthusiastic, responsible and enjoys working with children. They should have good inter-personal skills and a desire to support children with their learning, promote high standards of behaviour and believe that all children can succeed. The post holder must have English and Maths GCSE grade C or above and an NVQ level 2 qualification for teaching assistants or equivalent.
We would love to hear from you if you:
• Have experience of working in a school setting.
• Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
• Work well in a team
• Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• Have good communication skills
We can offer:
• The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and friendly team
• A welcoming school with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• An attractive and well-resourced school
• Excellent professional development opportunities
For more information about the role please contact the school Inclusion Lead, Ruth Goodlad, on 01202 743280.
Applicants: Please apply via the recruitment portal: LINK
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 5 July 2026
Interviews: Thursday 9 July 2026
In accordance with our safer recruitment practices, CVs will not be accepted.
Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity; colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.
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