Level 2 Teaching Assistant in Grimsby

Cambridge Park Academy would like to offer a suitably qualified candidate the opportunity to join a team of Teaching Assistants who support children of an age range 3-19 with a range of learning needs. We welcome people who are willing to learn, adapt to ever-changing circumstances and have a genuine interest in the needs of children. You would need to be prepared to work with children of all ages and disabilities. Candidates with previous relevant experience and knowledge of learning disabilities would have an advantage.

Job Requirements:

• Supervises and provides specialist support for individuals with SEN, disabilities, personal and health needs, EAL, etc., ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Support pupils in implementing their own personal care programmes, providing extra support for those unable to be independent with social, welfare, care and health matters, including toileting, dressing, feeding, mobility, use of personal/learning aides, etc.
• Prepares, maintains and uses resources to meet the lesson plans/learning activity and assists learners in their use.
• Promotes good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with school procedures, encouraging learners to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Develops displays within and outside the classroom.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Experience of working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults in a learning environment who have multiple and complex Special Educational Needs.
• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding.
• Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning.
• Ability to interact well using courtesy, tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills.
• Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people.

As a Member of Humber Education Trust, We Offer:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassador and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

Visits to our school are welcome by appointment. If you believe you are the right person for the job then we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please apply online via ETeach Fast Apply application form. Further details about the role can be found in our attached applicant pack. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory KCSiE guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 9 February 2026

Interviews: TBC

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Sue Bates, PA to Headteacher, at Cambridge Park Academy.

Conditional Offer: Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.

Safeguarding Statement: Cambridge Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.