Level 2 Teaching Assistant

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapestry Learning Partnership, formed in January 2026 through the merger of QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, seeks a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. You will work with the SENCO and teachers to adapt learning activities, promote inclusion, monitor progress, and assist with examinations, visits, and parent communications.

Based at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, the role emphasizes a caring, inclusive environment where every pupil can flourish

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant role supports students with special educational needs.
• Collaborates with SENCO and class teachers to adapt learning activities.
• Promotes inclusion, independence, and equality while monitoring progress.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons, examinations, educational visits, lunchtime activities and transport arrangements.
• Contribute to reviews, meetings and parent/carer communication.

Job description

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Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence

At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes.

About the Role

A Level 2 Teaching Assistant provides dedicated support to students with special educational needs, working closely with the SENCO and class teachers to adapt and differentiate learning activities across subjects. Promote inclusion, independence, self-reliance and equality while monitoring and reporting on student progress. Support students in lessons, examinations, educational visits, lunchtime activities and transport arrangements, as well as contributing to reviews, meetings and parent/carer communication.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School. The successful candidate will be passionate about helping students achieve their full potential and committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

About Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is a highly regarded selective school set in the heart of Derbyshire. With a strong academic tradition and a clear focus on personal development, QEGS provides an inspiring and supportive environment in which pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school’s academic ambition goes hand in hand with a strong focus on care, character, and opportunity. With a supportive ethos and a track record of excellent results, it provides a stimulating learning environment that nurtures curiosity, resilience, and confidence. Students benefit from high‑quality teaching, a wide range of enrichment activities, and a warm, inclusive community that values every individual.

Why us Tapestry Learning Partnership?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at:

Tapestry Learning Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this, please call Sarah Smit on: 01335 343685.

Further details about our school can be found on our website: