Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Learning Support Assistant)

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Gough School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (TA Level 2) for September. The role focuses on supporting students with special educational needs and is part of a school recognized for its positive culture and commitment to safeguarding. The successful candidate will be motivated and committed to promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

Staff well-being package through the School’s Advisory Service

Qualifications

• Required for September, a motivated person to support children with cognitive and learning needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare promotion is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support learning of children with various needs within SEN and Inclusion departments.
• Work directed by SEN and Inclusion managers.

Skills

Motivation

Empathy

Teamwork

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Learning Support Assistant (TA Level 2) (30 hours per week term time only)

Required for September, a motivated person to work within the SEN and Inclusion departments as a Teaching Assistant Level 2.

The work will be directed by the SEN and Inclusion managers and will involve supporting the learning of children with cognitive and learning needs as well as those with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Frederick Gough School has been the most oversubscribed school in North Lincolnshire for the last nine years. Ofsted (Nov 2023) described our school as truly comprehensive where pupils are happy, kind and respectful and where teachers and leaders are proud to work.

We genuinely believe in education being the key to ensuring a successful society for the future and would ask that you read our curriculum intent on our website as well as other key documents to get a feel of what we are about.

We are proud of our values and positive culture and have attached some of the additional benefits of being part of the Fred Gough Family.

This includes a staff well being package through the School’s Advisory Service.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect applicants to have the same commitment.

For all applicants there will be an enhanced DBS check including children’s barred list information. It is an offence for anyone barred from working with children to apply for this position.

Further details are available from the school and interested candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment in advance to meet Jo Rosie (Assistant Head/SENDCO).

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25 June at noon with interviews expected to be held during the following week.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a safer recruitment, self-disclosure form and submit it prior to interview.

References will be obtained prior to interview and an online search carried out following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024’.

Please see the attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.