Teaching Assistant Level 2

Netherthorpe School; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Netherthorpe School in Staveley, Chesterfield, invites applications for a permanent Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The role focuses on supervising and supporting students, including those with special needs, to ensure safety and access to learning activities.

You will join an exceptional team of support staff and contribute to a positive, inclusive education environment. Closing date is 9am on Friday 18th September 2026, with interviews to be confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide support for students, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the highest delivery of service.
• Join an exceptional team of support staff.

Job description

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

Netherthorpe School is a popular 11-18 school in Staveley, Chesterfield. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school for all. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We strongly believe in work life balance and we work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.

We are seeking to appoint a permanent Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and providing particular support for students, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team to ensure the highest delivery of service. The successful candidate will join an exceptional team of support staff.

The closing date is 9am on Friday 18th September 2026 and interviews TBC.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.