About this role
Trust Pay Scale 3 (£13.26 - 13.47 per hour)35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)Term Time onlyTo start September 2026Permanent We are seeking to recruit a caring, motivated and experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team at Palmers Cross Primary School. The school is proud to feature a 30-place Specialist Speech and Language Resource Base, designed to provide exceptional support for pupils with communication needs. This purpose-built facility has been recently redeveloped to the highest standard, offering a modern, state-of-the-art learning environment. Thoughtfully designed to meet the specific needs of its learners, the Base provides a calm, nurturing, and highly effective setting where children can thrive, develop their communication skills, and reach their full potential.
Experience of working with children with SEND is essential and confidence to work across all Key Stages is important. The role will require working with pupils with high needs either 1:1 or in a small groups. We are looking for a practitioner who can work with sensitivity and understanding and have patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. This will be a rewarding position for someone who believes that all children can and deserve to succeed.
Elston Hall Learning Trust is dedicated to achieving the highest standards in education, striving for excellence in all areas of learning and ensuring that both pupils and staff are supported to reach their full potential. We invest in the professional growth of our people and offer various opportunities for professional development to help you continuously improve and advance in your career.
You will be part of a supportive community where teamwork and shared goals are highly valued, and our Trust fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for everyone.
The post holder must be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s and school’s policies and procedures in connection with Child Protection and Safeguarding.
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 8 JUNE 2026 9:00 AM
INTERVIEWS: MONDAY 15 JUNE 2026
Our commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people
Elston Hall Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check along with other relevant employment checks including at least two satisfactory references, prohibition check for teaching staff, right to work in the UK and qualifications.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview where possible.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The post holder must be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s and school’s policies and procedures in connection with Child Protection and Safeguarding.