Teaching Assistant Grade 4 [4-6]

Hodgson Academy, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7EU

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as pre-employment checks are completed

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £16067 - £16580

Teaching Assistant Grade 4 [4-6] job summary

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Grade 4 - Points 4-6 - Term Time only

Permanent

Are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning? Ready to shape curious, analytical and ambitious young minds?

If you have answered yes to these questions, then we want to hear from you!

At Hodgson Academy, we are committed to providing an enjoyable, successful experience of learning for all our students. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our Learning Support department.

Whether you’re taking your first steps into education support or looking to build on an established career, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your practice in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Our Learning Support department is collaborative, high-performing, and student-focused. You’ll be joining a highly experienced and supportive team that meets each morning, shares resources, and benefits from dedicated whole-school Teaching and Learning CPD alongside mentor support for new team members.

A day in your new role could see you:-

implementing structured learning activities to support individual students or groups in English, maths, science, and other subject areas.

developing positive relationships with students to support their progress, attainment, and personal development.

assisting in monitoring, recording, and reviewing students' progress, barriers, and individual targets.

supporting students with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) or specific learning and medical/care needs.

assisting teachers with classroom management, student behaviour, and the preparation of learning resources.

supervising and supporting during After School / Homework clubs held in our library.

utilising our two newly refurbished Learning Support suites with ICT facilities and interactive whiteboards to deliver effective interventions.

Inspire minds. Shape futures. Help us unlock the potential of the next generation of learners - apply today!

Closing date: 12th October 2026 08:00am 

Interviews: 16th October 2026

Find everything you need here to get started with your online application.

Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.

All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the school's commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.

Think of your application as a chance to show off and shout about your experience! Below is a list of all the skills we're looking for, so don't be shy, make sure you highlight how you've used them. You'll find a breakdown of what's important for this role in the job description, so give it a good look and make sure your application shines!

Please do not upload your CV; we cannot consider these. Instead make sure that everything we need to know is included in your application.

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 Hodgson Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hodgson Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hodgson-academy

Hodgson Academy is a mixed comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 16. We provide a first rate, all-round education for children of all abilities. The academy is a vibrant and exciting learning environment. Students, after all, need to be happy to be successful. The academy’s ethos is friendly, positive and well disciplined. We have high expectations for every single student here, to ensure they strive to achieve to the very best of their ability. Each individual is appropriately supported and challenged throughout their time here. Examination results are consistently amongst the highest in Lancashire and compare extremely well nationally. The vast majority of Hodgson students go into further education at 16 and large numbers enter higher education at 18. There’s an exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities to complement learning. All students are encouraged to participate in some form of our extended provision – entitled the Hodgson Experience – to aid personal growth. The academy is especially proud of its reputation in music, drama and sport. We believe in lifelong learning for all. Education should be a challenging and enjoyable experience, where hard work and a desire to achieve the best bring their own rewards. Students are supported to gain the appropriate qualifications, skills and attributes they need for further education and a successful life after school. As a consequence, our students are well educated, well rounded, confident and respectful of others. A warm welcome awaits you at Hodgson Academy.

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