Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Part Time, Permanent)

Haywood Village Academy; Weston-super-Mare; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

LGPS Pension

Generous annual leave

Induction and ongoing professional dev

Wellbeing support

Health benefits and gym discounts

Enhanced family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Résumé du poste

Haywood Village Academy in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support learning under the guidance of the class teacher. The role covers 30 hours per week during term time, delivering planned activities and targeted interventions to help students access the curriculum.

The successful candidate will monitor progress, report outcomes and work with parents and staff to promote academic and social development.

Qualifications

• Committed to high standards in a busy learning environment.
• Passionate about improving life chances and outcomes for every child.
• Willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification in ST&L or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Deliver planned learning activities and targeted interventions under the teacher's direction.
• Monitor, assess and report on student achievement and progress.
• Adapt approaches to meet individual student needs and ensure inclusive practice.
• Support learning across small groups and one-to-one sessions.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents/carers and external professionals for positive outcomes.

Connaissances

Student engagement

Communication

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Inclusion

Adaptability

Observation & reporting

Formation

Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning

Description du poste

Job Title:Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Actual Annual Salary:£20,698 - £22,313 Based on hours and week worked

Full Time Equivalent Salary:£29,812 - £32,138 (CLF Grade C) Based on full time hours, all year round

Contract Type:Permanent

Hours:30 hours per week - Full Time, Term Time Only plus Inset days

Working Pattern:Monday to Friday

Potential Start Date: 07 December 2026 (Subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks)

An opportunity to empower students to reach their full potential by delivering targeted support that enhances learning, engagement and well-being

Support students by using developed strategies and techniques to enable them to access the curriculum, engage positively with their learning and achieve their full potential. Working under the direction of the class teacher, you will take responsibility for delivering planned learning activities and targeted interventions, adapting approaches in response to students' needs and progress. You will play an active role in monitoring, assessing and reporting on student achievement, whilst delivering measurable impact on academic attainment as well as social and emotional well-being. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students.

About you:

You will:

• Be committed to being part of a high-performing school with high expectations for all.
• Be passionate about improving the life chances and outcomes of every child and committed to inclusion.
• Be committed to continuous professional development and use feedback to continually enhance your practice.
• Have knowledge and understanding of classroom roles, effective learning support strategies, safeguarding requirements and behaviour management approaches.
• Be able to engage, motivate and support students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and within whole-class activities, adapting support to meet individual needs.
• Have experience of delivering learning activities and interventions that promote academic progress and positive social and emotional outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, building positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents/carers.
• Hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent), alongside other relevant training.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team whilst showing initiative, resilience and professionalism.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Haywood Village Academy:

We are very proud of our community school in Haywood Village, Weston-super-Mare. We currently have classes from Pre-school to Year 6.

The academy is at the heart of the community that it serves and is defined by High Aspirations, Valuing Learning and Achievement for all. We have created a school where children flourish. The school offers a limitless education that empowers choice through enriching, meaningful and active opportunities. Staff receive high quality professional training and support and contribute positively to the development of the school.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date:28 October 2026@11.59pm

Shortlisting date: 29 October 2026

Interviews:05 November 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.