Teaching Assistant Level 2
About This Role
A unique opportunity has arisen to join a passionate team of staff at Birchwood Primary School, part of the growing Community Academies Trust.
The Governors of Birchwood Primary School are seeking an experienced Level 2 Teaching assistant to join a highly motivated and successful team of knowledgeable staff.
Birchwood Primary School is a highly regarded and thriving institution. It is a wonderful place to teach and provides an inspirational environment for pupils. We are fortunate to have over 450 enthusiastic, energetic, and well-behaved children who demonstrate excellent learning behaviours and enjoy coming to school. They are fiercely loyal to their school and highly supportive. Birchwood takes pride in our fantastic reputation and strong relationships with our community.
We value our committed staff at all levels, who, as a team, have a significant impact on outcomes for all our pupils. The teachers, highly praised by our Trust for their teaching and commitment, are a professional and hardworking team who are excellently supported by our invaluable Teaching Assistants. Our Lunchtime Supervisors, Site Management, and Administration teams are highly valued and share our determination to drive forward progress. Together, we form a fantastic team that develops, supports, and guides each other to ensure that we achieve the very best for our school community. We are proud to be a Fair Workload School and value the well-being of all our stakeholders.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working in a TA2 role within a primary school.
We look forward to welcoming a new teaching assistant to our team as we continue our journey as a high-performing school. Support and professional development are unparalleled. All staff at every level benefit from high-quality professional development opportunities. Many of our staff have enjoyed the unique chance to work across our excellent Academy primary schools and gain promoted posts within our Trust.
Birchwood is part of the Community Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with the express purpose of transforming schools in community hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.
We welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our wonderful school.
Tours of the school:
Friday 11th September 2026 at 9.00 a.m. or Wednesday 16th September at 9.00 a.m.
(please contact the school office to confirm attendance)
Closing date for applications: Friday 18th September at 12 noon.
Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd September - successful applicants will be required until 12.30.