Teaching Assistant Level 2 - John Whitgift Academy

Overview

John Whitgift Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our academy as soon as possible on a part‑time, permanent basis.

As a Teaching Assistant Level 2, you will work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior staff to undertake work, care and support programmes which enable access to learning for pupils. You will also assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, carrying out work either in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

29.5 hours per week during term time (39 weeks, plus 5 days off).

We have over 900 students aged 11–16. We are located close to the A180, making commuting easy. The academy is rapidly growing, is the highest‑performing academy in North East Lincolnshire, and has excellent behaviour and a strong focus on learning. Outstanding facilities include an Engineering block, two full‑size swimming pools and a 207‑seater cinema.

Staff across the trust are talented, enthusiastic and work as teams. The whole aim is for all our students to achieve their best potential. There are opportunities for career development for the successful applicant.

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing

• Access to an industry‑leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

For more information and to apply, please visit our website at

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertakes to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. We will also not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences. Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the number of interviews offered to people with or without a disability.

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