Level 2 Teaching Assistant in Weston-super-Mare

Actual Annual Salary: £20,036 - £21,600 (Based on hours and weeks worked) Full Time Equivalent Salary: £28,859 - £31,111 (CLF Grade C) Based on full time hours, all year round.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week Part Time, Term Time Only Plus Inset days

Working Pattern: Monday Friday – 8:30am – 3:30pm Finish time can be reduced to 3pm.

Potential Start Date: 3 September 2026 – An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join Haywood Village Academy on a permanent basis. Included in the role is an opportunity for a colleague with a specialism—or a desire to be a specialist—in supporting a new, bespoke enhanced mainstream provision area within the academy. Alternatively, there is an opportunity for a colleague with a specialism—or a desire to be a specialist—in supporting pupils within our developed Forest School learning area as part of their wider role.

You will play a key role in supporting the educational, social and emotional development of designated students. You will use developed strategies and techniques, gained through experience and specialist knowledge, to remove barriers to learning, promote inclusion and ensure students are able to access the curriculum and make measurable progress. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant seeking a permanent role where they can deepen their impact, grow professionally and contribute to the long‑term success of students and the wider school community.

About the role

• Deliver targeted, specialist support to individuals and small groups, enabling students to access learning, remain engaged and make measurable progress.
• Implement and adapt planned learning activities and intervention programmes in collaboration with teaching staff.
• Monitor, assess, record and report on student progress, contributing to individual education plans and targeted support.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCo/INCo, pastoral teams and external professionals to ensure inclusive and effective provision.
• Use developed behaviour management strategies to support students with additional or complex needs.
• Produce and adapt learning resources to meet individual student needs.
• Provide cover for small groups or classes where appropriate training or experience has been provided.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive environment, upholding safeguarding, confidentiality and equality at all times.
• Support or mentor less experienced colleagues where required.

About you

• Be committed to high expectations and improving outcomes for all students in a secondary school setting.
• Be passionate about inclusion and improving the life chances of children and young people.
• Demonstrate resilience, emotional intelligence and professionalism in a dynamic school environment.
• Value feedback and be committed to continuous professional development.
• Work collaboratively to support the wider success of the school community.

You will have:

• A strong understanding of the teaching assistant role and how to effectively support learning and behaviour.
• Experience supporting students one‑to‑one and in small groups, including those with SEND or additional needs.
• Good planning, organisation and communication skills, including empathy and active listening.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent).
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent), or a commitment to undertake further training.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the wellbeing of all students.

What we can offer you

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking plus many more.
• Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Equality and Diversity

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.