Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) Required from 1st September 2026 Full Time 37 hours  Permanent Grade D 7-12 £26,403-£28,598 FTE (£22,709-£24,597 Actual salary) Pear Tree Community Junior School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and skilled Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role will involve working flexibly to meet pupil needs, including 1:1 support, small group intervention, and in-class support, under the guidance of the SENDCo and class teacher. Why Pear Tree? At Pear Tree, our values are simple but important: Trust. Care. Grow. We trust each other to do what’s right, care for each other, and grow together as learners and professionals. Children are nurtured to become confident, curious and kind individuals. Staff are empowered, developed and supported to be the best they can be. You’ll work closely with school leaders, with coaching and collaboration embedded in our culture. We are looking for someone who will: Care passionately about supporting children with SEND and helping them to achieve their full potential Be committed to inclusive practice and removing barriers to learning Support pupils effectively through 1:1, small group and in-class provision Work collaboratively with the SENDCo and class teachers to implement Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs), learning support plans and strategies Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting confidence, independence and wellbeing Value a team approach and contribute positively to the wider school community Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with staff, parents and carers In return we offer: A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team committed to raising standards Excellent professional development opportunities through Transform Trust networks and wider training Calm and purposeful learning environments Strong partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and the community A forward-thinking and inclusive approach to education Opportunities to develop your career within a successful Multi Academy Trust Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office 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