Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - 2 years fixed term

Are you a passionate and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful impact on young lives?

Do you thrive on building trusting relationships and helping every child reach their full potential?

If you are a resilient, ethically sound, and collaborative professional, then you could be the person we are looking for!

At Harbour Learning Trust, our success is built on a philosophy of care, inclusion, and high standards. We are a values-driven community where kindness, empathy, and ambition are at the heart of everything we do. We passionately believe that every child should receive the very best education that prepares them fully for the future, and we are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to help us deliver on that vision.

We are proud to have one of the highest performing secondary schools in our area, and we are honoured that Healing Academy was named TES Inclusive School of the Year 2026—alongside our Trust being shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award for two years running. Most importantly, we are proud that we are improving the life chances for our children and giving them the tools and the values to lead happy and successful lives. 

You will be part of a supportive team that prioritises continuous professional development and a strong team ethos, working closely with teachers and Senior Leaders to ensure consistent, sound support throughout the Academy.

The Role

• Location: Healing Academy, Grimsby

• Salary Scale: Scale 2, Points 3–4 (£24,796 – £25,185 FTE / 

£18,546 – £18,837 Actual)

• Contract Type: 2 Years Fixed Term

• Reports to: Senior Leader

• Closing date: 17th August 2026

• Start date: ASAP

As a Teaching Assistant (Level 2), you will work with groups or individual children, delivering targeted teaching and learning tasks to promote physical, emotional, educational, and social development. You will play a key role in fostering growth, self-esteem, and independence while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support individual pupils or groups (with or without special needs), take responsibility for specific teaching tasks, and assist in preparing the classroom environment.

• Assist with individual education and behavioural plans, encourage good conduct, and provide constructive feedback to teachers and pupils on progress and achievements.

• Establish trusting, positive relationships tailored to individual pupil needs, fostering their confidence, self-esteem, and independence.

• Support the use of technology in learning to develop pupils' competence, and assist with the movement of children safely around the school.

• Act strictly in accordance with school policies regarding child protection, behaviour management, health and safety, and data protection.

The Person: What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an approachable, organised practitioner with a strong work ethic who is deeply committed to improving outcomes for children.

Essential Requirements

• GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

• Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools or Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (or evidence of continuous professional development).

• Proven experience working with children of a relevant age in an educational environment.

• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection frameworks.

• Excellent communication, active listening, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work both on your own initiative and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Competency in IT (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• A deep commitment to safeguarding and Harbour Learning Trust's DANCE values.

Desirable Requirements

• Understanding of the national Key Stage (KS) curriculum and child development/learning.

About Our Trust

Our Vision is to empower and inspire children, adults, and communities to be ambitious, healthy, and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place. The work we do is underpinned by our DANCE values and our magnificent seven behaviours:

Our Fantastic Five Values

D – Delight & Joy: Harbour children deserve joyful schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone.

A – Ambition: We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence.

N – Nurture: Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy. We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive.

C – Community: We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community.

E – Empowerment: Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure.

Our Magnificent Seven Behaviours

1. We will act with integrity, honesty, and transparency in all that we do.

2. We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge.

3. We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same.

4. We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities.

5. We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with compassion and empathy.

6. We will communicate regularly and with clarity, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback.

7. We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone.

Come and join our happy, values-led trust that truly believes in "success and happiness for all."

We always offer the opportunity to discuss our roles and visit our Academy before you apply.

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Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks and an enhanced DBS check.