Teaching Assistant - Level 2

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional develop

Supportive team

Job summary

Clover Leys Spencer Academy, part of the Spencer Academies Trust, is recruiting for a Level 2 teaching assistant with a January 2027 start. The role supports pupils across early years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 through lessons and targeted interventions, helping to keep the classroom positive and safe.

The post is full-time during term-time, working alongside teachers and senior leaders. A DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must have the right to work in the

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or nursery setting.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2, depending on experience
• Assist in delivering lessons and interventions
• Foster a positive and safe learning environment
• Work with teachers, senior leaders and other professionals to help all children reach their potential

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

A Level 2 teaching assistant post at Clover Leys Spencer Academy, one of the Spencer Academies Trust schools, with a January 2027 start. The work centres on supporting pupils across early years, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 depending on experience, through lessons and targeted interventions, while helping to keep the classroom positive and safe. It is a full-time, term-time role working alongside teachers and senior leaders. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2, depending on experience
• Assist in delivering lessons and interventions
• Foster a positive and safe learning environment
• Work with teachers, senior leaders and other professionals to help all children reach their potential

Experience

• Experience working with children in a school or nursery setting

Skills & knowledge

• Caring, patient and proactive attitude
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive team