Teaching Assistant
Job description
Job Advertisement: Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Secondary School)
Location: Leyland
Start Date: September 29th, 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (until the end of the academic year)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (term time only)
Salary: Dependent on experience and in line with national pay scales
Are you passionate about supporting young people in their learning and development? Do you have the skills to make a real difference in the classroom? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team in a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Leyland.
About the Role:
This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with teaching staff to support students' learning across a range of subjects. You will assist in delivering high-quality education, promote student progress, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide in-class support to students, including those with additional needs
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Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management
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Deliver targeted interventions in small groups or one-to-one settings
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Support students in developing their confidence, skills, and independence
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Contribute to the overall wellbeing and safeguarding of students
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Hold a Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)
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Have experience working with young people in a secondary school setting
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Demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills
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Show patience, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills
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Be a proactive team player with a flexible, can-do attitude
Why Join Us?
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Supportive leadership and a friendly, collaborative staff team
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Opportunities for professional development and training
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A welcoming and inclusive school community
If you are ready to inspire and support the next generation, we would love to hear from you.
Application Deadline: 8th September
To Apply: Please submit your CV and a short covering letter.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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