Vacancy Detail

Teaching Assistant

Job Title:
Teaching Assistant – Level 2 | KS2

Pay Rate:
£21,606 – £23,437 (Actual)

Location:
Stratford-upon-Avon

Hours:
Full-Time | Permanent
Start Date: January 2026

Smart Education is recruiting a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a Key Stage 2 class within a specialist SEND setting in Stratford-upon-Avon. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for a dedicated professional who is passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

Benefits of Working as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant:
• Full-time, permanent, term-time position
• Work within a specialist KS2 SEND environment
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Collaborative role working closely with teachers and support staff
• Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact

Job Requirements:
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience supporting KS2 pupils and/or pupils with SEND preferred
• Strong communication skills, patience, and emotional resilience
• Ability to follow EHCPs and adapt support to individual learning needs
• Positive, flexible, and team-focused approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (Child & Adult Workforce) or willingness to obtain
• Valid passport
• Ability to provide 24 months of employer or academic references

Role Responsibilities:
• Provide classroom support across Key Stage 2
• Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of learning activities
• Support pupils with communication, independence, and emotional regulation
• Deliver 1:1 and small group support as directed
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years recruitment agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon | Salary: £21606 - £23437 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 02/02/2026