Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Job Description

Job Reference: REQ

Date Posted: 05/12/2025 | Final date to receive applications: 04/01/2026 |

Location:

Leeds (Garforth Academy)

Salary:
Grade D Points 6 to 8 (£25,989 to £26,824 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. Minimum actual pro rata salary per annum: £7,169.43

Annual weeks: 38 (Term Time Only plus 2 Days) | Contractual hours: 12 | Basis:
Part time | Job category/type:
Education Support

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

Variations to Working Days can be explored at interview.

Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information on the role.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Our staff are talented, enthusiastic and strive to deliver innovative learning experiences to our young people. They also enrich, guide and support our students to ensure they are fully prepared and equipped to enter the competitive world of work or further studies. We pride ourselves on providing our students with the knowledge, skills and resilience to achieve the highest possible standards academically, socially and personally.

Our outcomes at both KS4 and KS5 were superb and well above national expectations. At KS5 our Grade A
* to A was 28.6% and our A
* to C was 84.3% with a value added score of 0.38. At KS4, 81% of our students achieved a Grade 4+ in English and Maths with 66% achieving a Grade 5+.

We also offer a huge variety of extra‑curricular activities, from after‑school clubs to regional trips and residentials abroad.

• School has high aspirations for students and teachers are experts in their subjects.
• Students consistently meet the school's high expectations of conduct, and the strong pastoral support helps students meet these expectations.
• Students, including disadvantaged students, achieve extremely well across the breadth of subjects. This is reflected in consistently high outcomes in exams.
• Staff are well supported by leaders at all levels. The school provides high‑quality training, including detailed information on how to support students with SEND in lessons.

The Ofsted report reflects the exceptional work and dedication of each and every member of our community.

• 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

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

• 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
• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro‑rata if working part‑time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

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.