Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Woodlands

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive?

Woodlands Academy, part of the Harbour Learning Trust, is looking for a dedicated and resilient Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and nurturing family.

At Woodlands Academy, we believe that everyone belongs. Our Principal, Becky Wright, leads with a philosophy of unconditional positive regard, where safeguarding and high-quality, inclusive education are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create a "warm hug" of an environment—a place where both staff and students are empowered to thrive, regardless of their starting point or background.

Woodlands is a school where we celebrate the individual. You will be part of a supportive network that values kindness, integrity, and collaboration, ensuring that every member of our team has the tools to provide an ambitious education for our children.

The role:

• Location: Woodlands Academy, Grimsby

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

£18,546- £18,837 (Actual)

Term time plus 5 days - 32.5 hours per week

• Reports to: Principal

• Closing Date: 27th April 2026

• Interviews will be held: To be confirmed

• Start Date: ASAP

What does a Teaching Assistant do?

You will be an essential part of a team working to ensure success and happiness for all. You are there to help children access an ambitious curriculum, develop their independence, and ensure their physical, social, and emotional needs are met within our nurturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support or lead activities for individuals or small groups, such as phonics, to help pupils achieve learning goals.
• Assist with personal care and mobility to encourage pupil growth, confidence and self-esteem.
• Establish trusting bonds to promote social, emotional, and educational development.
• Provide vital feedback to teachers on pupil progress and help prepare a stimulating classroom environment

The Person: What We Are Looking For

At Woodlands Academy, we don’t just teach; we aim to empower and inspire every pupil in our care. We are looking for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant who shares our vision of providing an education rooted in kindness and aspiration and who has;

• Qualifications: GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths is essential.
• Experience: You must have experience working within an educational environment. Experience supporting children with SEND is a significant advantage.
• Skills: You possess active listening skills, strong verbal communication, and the ability to work unsupervised using your own initiative.
• Tech Savvy: Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and supporting the use of technology in the classroom.

About our Trust

We are proud to have the highest performing primary and secondary schools in our area and we are honored to have been shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award. 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.

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 - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone.

A - We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities.

N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future.

C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well-being, and continuous development.

E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals. 

 Our Magnificent Seven Behaviors

• We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do
• We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge
• We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same
• We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities
• We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with compassion and empathy
• We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others
• 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”

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

We truly believe that once you visit Woodlands Academy, a part of our incredible school stays with you. We warmly welcome visits to our school - please reach out to organise a tour or to discuss the role in more detail.

School office;

01472 500900

wlaenquiries@harbourlearningtrust.com