Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Conyers School and Sixth Form (SPARK Education Trust)

Stockton; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Conyers School & Sixth Form (Yarm) is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join the Special Educational Needs department. You will support students, monitor progress and work under the SENCo.

The role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week during term time plus two additional days, with a salary of £20,376 to £21,172. The post requires commitment to safeguarding and contributing to a positive school culture.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with SEN students in a secondary setting.
• Ability to support GCSE Maths and English.
• Good interpersonal liaison with teaching and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN to achieve GCSE level where appropriate.
• Contribute to a strong, supportive SEN team under the SENCo.
• Assist in implementing targeted strategies for diverse learning needs.
• Maintain a positive, organised learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Interpersonal skills

GCSE Maths/English support

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Conyers School & Sixth Form (Yarm)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Actual Salary: £20,376 to £21,172 (Grade F, SCP 7 to 8)

Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Plus 2 Days

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12.00 pm, Wednesday 21st October 2026

Interviews: w/c 2nd November 2026

Join an exceptional team at Conyers — a thriving, positive school where your work makes a real difference to our young people and the wider community. At Conyers, we focus on recognising effort, rewarding success, and nurturing perseverance.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated, organised, committed and passionate person to join our Special Educational Needs department. The successful candidate will work in a strong, supportive school team under the direction of the SENCo.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team in a truly innovative school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

As outlined in the job description and person specification, the successful candidate key responsibilities are:

• Understanding of a range of Special Educational Needs
• Experience of working in a Secondary environment with SEN Students
• Good interpersonal skills enabling effective liaison with teaching and support staff teams
• Ability to support students to GCSE level in Maths & English

Why Work With Us?

• We value our staff and offer:
• A digitally innovative iPads for Learning school with excellent facilities.
• A collaborative and supportive team ethos across the school.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, with events and activities throughout the year.
• Free annual flu vaccination voucher.

About Us

We are Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.

What we have:

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development

For further details on us as an organisation, please click here.

For further information on the school, please click here:

https://conyers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Spark-SafeguardingChildProtectionPolicy25-26-9363310254.pdf

Safeguarding Notice

The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

Conyers School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding, for further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please click here.