Learning Support Assistant (TA Level 2)

Frederick Gough School; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Gough School in Scunthorpe is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (TA Level 2) to join the Inclusion department and support pupils with cognitive and learning needs as well as those with SEMH difficulties. The role reports to the Assistant Headteacher/Inclusion manager and involves working under supervision to assist learning outcomes.

The school highlights its community focus, safeguarding commitments and a DBS check requirement.

Qualifications

• Motivated person to work within the Inclusion department as a Teaching Assistant Level 2.
• Supports the learning of children with cognitive and learning needs as well as those with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (TA Level 2)

Frederick Gough School, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3NG

15 days remaining to apply

As soon as possible

19 August 2026

Job details

Job role

• Teaching assistant
• Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Working pattern

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year

Actual salary

Grade 4 £17,307 to £18,438 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required as soon as possible, a motivated person to work within the Inclusion department as a Teaching Assistant Level 2. The work will be directed by the Assistant Headteacher/Inclusion manager and will involve supporting the learning of children with cognitive and learning needs as well as those with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

What the school offers its staff

Frederick Gough School has been the most oversubscribed school in North Lincolnshire for the past nine years. Ofsted (Nov 2023) described our school as truly comprehensive where pupils are happy, kind and respectful and where teachers and leaders are proud to work. We genuinely believe in education being the key to ensuring a successful society for the future and would ask that you read our curriculum intent on our website as well as other key documents to get a feel of what we are about. We are proud of our values and positive culture and have attached some of the additional benefits of being part of the Fred Gough Family.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Organisation type

Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16

Frederick Gough School remains at the heart of the community that it serves. As a community school, our main aim is to ensure that all of our children leave as individuals who are academically successful, happy, sociable, well rounded and ready to succeed with their next steps in life. Learning is at the centre of all that we do and we are proud of the excellent results that our children achieve.

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2 Foxhills Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8LJ