Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Laurel Academy; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Entitlement

Job summary

The Laurel Academy in Mexborough is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our team on a part-time, permanent basis with an appointment starting October 2026. You will support pupils under the guidance of teachers, helping access learning both in and outside the classroom.

Join a committed, values-driven Trust focused on transforming educational outcomes in the North of England. This role offers development opportunities through our CPD programmes and a supportive school community.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom.
• Provide support to access learning for pupils under instruction.
• Work in classroom or outside the main teaching area as needed.

Job description

The Laurel Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our academy October 2026, on a part time, permanent basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As a Teaching Assistant Level 2, you will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. You may carry out work in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Your new school

The Laurel Academy is an 11 -16 Academy of 800 pupils serving the town of Mexborough and its surrounding area. The Laurel has a rich history within the town since it was established in 1904 and has numerous notable alumni including Poet Laureate Ted Hughes. Mexborough is an ex mining town with a strong sense of community and some wonderful pupils. People who visit the Academy always comment on the excellent behaviour and conduct of the pupils and the welcoming ethos of the Academy. The Laurel is a great place to work where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people. In April 2023 Ofsted rated our school ‘Good’ in all areas.

You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are passionate about the difference we can make to our young people, staff, families and the wider community.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

CPD

At Delta Academies Trust, we’re committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes - Leadership Pathways

Employee Benefits

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

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