Teaching Assistant Level 2 Little Lever School Posted Term

TA2
Permanent
Grade D SCP 6-11 (pro rata)
29 hours per week. Term time plus 1 x staff inset day and 4 x 30 minute training sessions held outside of the school day hours.
SNA Allowance £1539pa (pro rata)
Actual Annual Salary (incl SNA allowance) £18,039 - £19,450

‘Helping every person achieve things they never thought they could’

Little Lever School was one of the most improved schools in the country and our outcomes remain in the top 100 schools nationally for similar schools. Our school was graded Good by OfSTED in March 2022 and has continued to move forward  are a Teach First partner school and support schools from across the North West in a range of areas.

The systems and structures we have established, our clear expectations and relentless focus on our praise culture, routines and behaviour have created a positive environment where students can learn, and teachers can teach.

This is an exciting time to join Little Lever as we look to expand, providing the best educational experiences for more pupils. Our ambition is to become ‘the best in class’. We put students at the heart of our thinking and we continue to help every person achieve things they never thought they could!

Please visit our website to gather a flavour of what we are all about!

We are seeking talented, enthusiastic, and passionate Teaching Assistants to join our well-established team. The post holder will be a member of the School’s Inclusion Team working under the supervision and direction/guidance of the Head of Inclusion (SENCO). You will be required to work in a variety of ways to ensure that students with additional needs are fully included in the life of the learning community and have equal opportunity to fulfil their potential.

The post is available for an immediate start.

We recognise the people that work within the Lever Academy Trust are the decisive element in helping all our students to achieve great things. We value the wellbeing of our staff and know how important it is to invest in initiatives to support staff wellbeing throughout the school year. We expect the very best from everyone every day and are focused on people.

We want our students to achieve the very best outcomes. We ensure our students model our values of being kind, working hard and taking responsibility in all that they do so they are ready to take their place in the world!

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Completed applications should be returned to the Principal, Mr D Mckeon via HR recruit men

Closing date for applications & shortlisting: 9am Friday 6th February 2026
Interviews to be held week commencing: 9th February 2026

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