Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Monkton Wood Academy, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  7 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,527 - £26,663 (Based on hours / working weeks)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 2) 

Actual Annual Salary: £25,527 - £26,663 (Based on hours and working weeks) 

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £29,812 - £32,138 (CLF Grade C). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours: Part-time, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus INSET days 

Additional role info: Working Pattern - Monday to Friday 

Provisional Start Date: 02 November 2026 

 

Your opportunity to make a difference in education:  

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support the educational, personal and social development of students. Working under the guidance of teaching staff and senior leaders, you will provide targeted support to help students access the curriculum, engage fully in their learning and achieve their potential. 

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in delivering measurable impact on student attainment as well as their social and emotional wellbeing. The role involves working both one-to-one and with small groups, implementing tailored strategies, supporting classroom delivery, and in some cases covering lessons where appropriate. 

You will work collaboratively with teachers, SENCo/INCo and wider staff to monitor progress, adapt support strategies and contribute to high-quality learning experiences. You may also provide specialist support in a particular curriculum area or for students with additional needs, including SEND. 

About you: 

You will have:  

• A strong understanding of classroom roles, safeguarding, and the national curriculum. 
• Knowledge of how children learn, including barriers to learning and behaviour management strategies. 
• A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) in supporting teaching and learning, alongside good literacy and numeracy skills. 
• Experience supporting students individually and in groups, helping to monitor progress and deliver targeted interventions.  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to meet a range of needs. 
• The ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, parents and external professionals. 
• Experience of planning and delivering learning activities and producing resources to support student progress. 
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a positive learning environment. 
• A commitment to inclusion, equality, and safeguarding, ensuring all students feel supported and able to succeed. 

You will also be: 

• Patient, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure. 
• Caring, empathetic and responsive to the needs of children and families. 
• Flexible, organised and proactive in your approach to supporting learning. 
• Committed to your own professional development and continuous improvement. 

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application. 

About Monkton Wood Academy:  

Monkton Wood Academy is an 11-18 school located in Monkton Heathfield, near Taunton. We are currently going through a period of change and rapid improvement as we seek to make Monkton Wood a place of academic excellence, where children can progress and thrive. We are developing a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, where students and staff can be successful in our roles and become the best possible version of ourselves.  

Monkton Wood has long been proud of its strong connections with the local community; our parents and our partners at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre are highly engaged in school life. It is incredibly important to us that our students develop a strong sense of belonging and confidence in their own ability to achieve well and to go on to serve their community. 

Why work at CLF? 

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.   

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

What we can offer you: 

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
• Generous annual leave. 
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities. 
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs. 
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay. 
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more! 

Recruitment timeline: 

• Closing Date: 07 September 2026 @11.59pm 

• Short-listing: 09 September 2026 

• Interviews: 16 September 2026 

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment. 

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.  

We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.    

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Monkton Wood Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1267 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Monkton Wood Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heathfield-community-school-taunton

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