Buckton Vale Primary School would like to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2

Our Trust’s vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration and motivation to be successful; we have high ambitions for all young people in our schools and all roles within our Trust are central to ensuring that we work to support this.

For more information about Buckton Vale Primary School please view our school website.

This role is a permanent contract starting on 01.09.2026 at 32.5 hours per week. – Term Time Only with an actual pro-rata salary of £20,398-£21,395 (Grade D Point 7 – 10).

The role will include:

• Classroom Support — Provide effective assistance to the teacher during lessons, helping maintain a productive learning environment and supporting pupils’ engagement.

• Small Group Work — Lead small groups with confidence, delivering planned activities and adapting tasks to meet varying needs.

• Individual Support — Offer targeted help to pupils who require additional guidance, ensuring they stay on task and understand learning objectives.

• Behaviour Management — Apply school behaviour policies consistently, using positive reinforcement and de escalation techniques.

• Learning Resources — Prepare, organise, and maintain classroom materials, ensuring resources are accessible and appropriate for planned activities.

• SEND Awareness — Support pupils with special educational needs by following individual plans and adapting approaches sensitively.

• Safeguarding Practice — Follow safeguarding procedures, report concerns promptly, and maintain professional boundaries at all times.

• Communication Skills — Communicate clearly with pupils, staff, and parents, modelling positive language and maintaining confidentiality.

• Professional Conduct — Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a proactive attitude; contribute positively to the wider school team.

For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack. 

The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows: 

• Applications close at 12pm on 16th July 2026

• Interviews will take place the week commencing 20th July 2026

If you have any queries regarding the role please contact the School Office.

Please note that we may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested, we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Victorious Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have robust processes and procedures in place to reduce risk and to continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding across our workforce. This role involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. All support staff roles within our Trust are subject to a three‑month probationary period. All posts require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks may be carried out by a third‑party social media screening provider. All processing will be conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.