Teaching Assistant L2 (fixed term contract, 2 positions available)

The Hollins, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QY

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: This position is a 12 month fixed term contract (01.09.2026 - 31.08.2027). The role is 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days. There are currently two Teaching Assistant L2 vacancies (both fixed term contracts).
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 month contract, until 31.08.2027
• Pay scale: Teaching Assistant L2, grade 5.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in the Teaching Assistant (Level 2) position at The Hollins. We currently have 2 vacancies, both a fixed term contract of 12 months. These vacancies have arisen due to the requirements of our incoming year 7 cohort in September. These roles present a wonderful opportunity to join a committed and supportive group of professionals within our Pupil Support Department.

At The Hollins, teaching assistants play a vital role in cultivating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment. They work collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum effectively, providing tailored support both within the classroom and through targeted one-to-one or small group interventions. Our teaching assistants are instrumental in helping pupils grow in confidence, independence, and achievement, while contributing to a calm, safe, and dignified school culture where every individual is valued.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school should you wish to come for a tour and for an information discussion with the Acting Headteacher.

Please see the attached job pack for further details, along with the job description and person specification. We look forward to receiving your application and supporting letter.

Closing date: Monday 1 June, 12noon
Interview date: To be arranged
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

What the school offers its staff

- Encouraging a climate of connecting with people
- Looking after our mental health
- Quality staff professional development
- Measure and respond to staff voice
- Quality behaviour systems in place

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.

Should you wish to discuss the role further (on an informal basis), please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Each school in our Trust has a Child Safeguarding policy and procedure in place and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils. Each pupil’s welfare is of paramount importance to us
and you are expected to share this commitment. All staff will fully comply with the school’s policies and procedures, attend appropriate training, inform the designated person of any concerns and record any potential safeguarding incidents appropriately. Any offer of employment will be made conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and barred list check
(where applicable to the role in question).

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant L2 (x 2), 12 month contract (2).pdf - 3.07 MB (opens in new tab)

School Candidate Template Privacy Notice 1 - The Hollins.pdf - 153 KB (opens in new tab)

LET Wellbeing charter Feb 2023.pdf - 180 KB (opens in new tab)

TA2 external position - JD & PS - Jan 2026.pdf - 331 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Hollins

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 794 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Hollins website
• Email address: recruitment@thehollins.com
• Phone number: 01254 233500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hollins

The Hollins is an oversubscribed, highly successful 11-16 school which provides a warm, caring environment; where attainment is above average and achievement is good. We value pupils and staff alike and look forward to welcoming a new addition to our team of dedicated staff.

Arranging a visit to The Hollins

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thehollins.com.

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