Teaching Assistant Level 2: Growth, Support & Progression

The Heights Burnley; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash back plan provided by

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice

Access to government pension schemes

Free parking

Training, mentoring and progression

Trust intranet access

Job summary

The Heights School, Burnley is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 for a January 2027 start. The role involves working under guidance to support individual or small groups, promoting inclusion and progress, and assisting with non-lesson activities.

You will help pupils develop communication, literacy and numeracy skills while contributing to positive behaviour management. Experience in educational settings and GCSE English/Maths at grades 9–5 are required, with level 2 Child Care/NVQ or

Qualifications

• Experience of support work with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to promote social communication, literacy, articulacy and numeracy.
• Ability to relate well to children.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 9–5.
• Child Care/NVQ or equivalent qualification related to education at level 2 (desirable).

Responsibilities

• To work under the instruction of teaching staff and implement planning and assessment for individuals or small groups to achieve progress.
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and promote inclusion, behaviour management, independence and social skills.
• Provide supervision and guidance during non-lesson activities and learning opportunities.
• Provide feedback to pupils on progress under teacher guidance.
• Promote good pupil behaviour in line with school policies.

Skills

Experience with children in education

Relate well to children

Support development of literacy and (I

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade 9–5

Child Care/NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

The Heights School, Burnley is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 for a January 2027 start. The role involves working under guidance to support individual or small groups, promoting inclusion and progress, and assisting with non-lesson activities.

You will help pupils develop communication, literacy and numeracy skills while contributing to positive behaviour management. Experience in educational settings and GCSE English/Maths at grades 9–5 are required, with level 2 Child Care/NVQ or