Teaching Assistant Level 2

Melior Community Academy; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Scunthorpe is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join their team in January 2026. This role involves working under the guidance of teaching staff to support students' learning needs and classroom management. Candidates will enjoy employee benefits including pension options, gym discounts, and up to 35 days of holiday. The school values diversity and is committed to safeguarding students, ensuring a safe working environment.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers' Pension Scheme

Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Gym & fitness discounts

Free annual flu jab

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to support learning for pupils.
• Assist in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Undertake work/care/support programmes for student assistance.
• Support pupils in classroom or outside main teaching area.

Job description

Melior Community Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our academy in January 2026 on a permanent, part‑time basis.

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.

Hours

29 hours per week / Term Time only (38 weeks).

Location

Melior Community Academy is a coeducational secondary school located in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.

The Academy opened in January 2013 for students aged 11 to 16. It is a fully inclusive Academy, rebuilt recently, with excellent facilities, situated within easy commuting distance of the main urban areas.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, contributing 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.

Employee Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme

Mental Wellbeing

• Free annual flu jab
• Access to an industry‑leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

Holiday Entitlement

Minimum 35 days (subject to pro‑rata if working part‑time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

Recruitment and Safeguarding

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.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list/prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertakes to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences. Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Application

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website: https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/