Teaching Assistant Level 2 at West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/WGCESA/08596
  Location
The Avenue, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7PX
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£20,244.00 - £22,293.00 Annually (Actual)
  Hours Per Week
32.50
  Weeks Per Year
39
  Closing Date
Midnight, Sun 21st Jun, 2026
  Start Date
1 September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
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About this Role

The West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy has a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 with a strong behaviour and pastoral support focus. The post holder will be required to work 32.50 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. As part of this role, the successful candidate will support the Head of School and teachers across a range of child-centred activities which promote child development and learning, with a particular emphasis on supporting pupils to engage positively with school, including those with social, emotional and mental health needs.  As part of this role, the successful candidates will:   

  • Act in accordance with school policies and procedures, particularly in relation to safeguarding, child protection and behaviour management. 

  • Be responsible for particular learning areas, including planning and preparation of activities and meeting appropriate deadlines. 

  • Assess identified pupils in and out of the classroom and prepare work programmes for groups of pupils, for example in literacy and numeracy. 

  • Contribute to the development of individual education plans, assist with school visits, and help organise and participate in meetings with parents and carers. 

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who: 

  • Is confident working with more challenging pupils, including those with social, emotional and mental health needs, and can promote development and learning and foster self-esteem, independence and positive engagement. 

  • Can monitor pupils’ needs, keep accurate records, and support children with special educational needs with patience, consistency and care. 

  • Works well as part of a team, builds positive relationships with staff, parents, carers and other professionals, and contributes to a safe and supportive school environment. 

Here at West Grantham Secondary Academy, awarded Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in January 2024, we continue to provide a place of work that is proudly able to offer the following: 

          A community school where staff and students are friendly and welcoming 

  • An intake that has increased over four years, yet is still a small family school 

  • A school that has undergone significant change and improvement 

  • Excellent behaviour and pastoral support for the whole child 

  • A focus on staff wellbeing and belonging 

Alongside this, we can also provide: 

  • An electric car work scheme 

  • Staff assistance programme 

  • Free breakfast for staff 


Contact Details

  Estelle Sharpe
  01476 405200
  esharpe@wgacademy.org.uk


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