Teaching Assistant Level 2
Healing Academy, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN41 7QD21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
17 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) £18,546 – £18,837 Actual
Teaching Assistant Level 2 job summary
Do you thrive on building trusting relationships and helping every child reach their full potential?
If you are a resilient, ethically sound, and collaborative professional, then you could be the person we are looking for!
At Harbour Learning Trust, our success is built on a philosophy of care, inclusion, and high standards. We are a values-driven community where kindness, empathy, and ambition are at the heart of everything we do. We passionately believe that every child should receive the very best education that prepares them fully for the future, and we are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to help us deliver on that vision.
We are proud to have one of the highest performing secondary schools in our area, and we are honoured that Healing Academy was named TES Inclusive School of the Year 2026—alongside our Trust being shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award for two years running. Most importantly, we are proud that we are improving the life chances for our children and giving them the tools and the values to lead happy and successful lives.
You will be part of a supportive team that prioritises continuous professional development and a strong team ethos, working closely with teachers and Senior Leaders to ensure consistent, sound support throughout the Academy.
The RoleLocation: Healing Academy, Grimsby
Salary Scale: Scale 2, Points 3-4 (£24,796 - £25,185 FTE /
£18,546 - £18,837 Actual)
Contract Type: 2 Years Fixed Term
Reports to: Senior Leader
Closing date: 17th August 2026
Start date: ASAP
As a Teaching Assistant (Level 2), you will work with groups or individual children, delivering targeted teaching and learning tasks to promote physical, emotional, educational, and social development. You will play a key role in fostering growth, self-esteem, and independence while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and support individual pupils or groups (with or without special needs), take responsibility for specific teaching tasks, and assist in preparing the classroom environment.
Assist with individual education and behavioural plans, encourage good conduct, and provide constructive feedback to teachers and pupils on progress and achievements.
Establish trusting, positive relationships tailored to individual pupil needs, fostering their confidence, self-esteem, and independence.
Support the use of technology in learning to develop pupils' competence, and assist with the movement of children safely around the school.
Act strictly in accordance with school policies regarding child protection, behaviour management, health and safety, and data protection.
We are seeking an approachable, organised practitioner with a strong work ethic who is deeply committed to improving outcomes for children.
Essential RequirementsGCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools or Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (or evidence of continuous professional development).
Proven experience working with children of a relevant age in an educational environment.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection frameworks.
Excellent communication, active listening, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work both on your own initiative and collaboratively as part of a team.
Competency in IT (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
A deep commitment to safeguarding and Harbour Learning Trust's DANCE values.
Understanding of the national Key Stage (KS) curriculum and child development/learning.
Our Vision is to empower and inspire children, adults, and communities to be ambitious, healthy, and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place. The work we do is underpinned by our DANCE values and our magnificent seven behaviours:
Our Fantastic Five ValuesD - Delight & Joy: Harbour children deserve joyful schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone.
A - Ambition: We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence.
N - Nurture: Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy. We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive.
C - Community: We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community.
E - Empowerment: Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure.
Our Magnificent Seven BehavioursWe will act with integrity, honesty, and transparency in all that we do.
We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge.
We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same.
We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities.
We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with compassion and empathy.
We will communicate regularly and with clarity, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback.
We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone.
Come and join our happy, values-led trust that truly believes in "success and happiness for all."
We always offer the opportunity to discuss our roles and visit our Academy before you apply.For further information, please contact:Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks and an enhanced DBS check.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Healing Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 751 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Healing Academy website
Welcome To Healing School - A Science Academy
We seek to inspire greatness in every child and to equip them with the academic achievements, life skills and personal attributes to lead happy, safe, successful lives.
'success and happiness for every child'
We are child-centred. We make decisions based on what is right for our children and their life chances.
We are inclusive. We believe that every child can be successful regardless of background or ability.
We are ambitious. We aim for excellence in all that we do.
We act with integrity. We promote respect and trust; we value different points of view and beliefs. We actively reject discrimination, racism, bullying, deceit and dishonesty.
We are collaborative. We work in partnership with all stakeholders including parents, carers and the wider community ensuring a sense of togetherness.
We value our staff. We invest extensively in outstanding training and development opportunities.
Rated outstanding by Ofsted inspectors, there are many reasons why pupils, who travel from across the area choose Healing School - A Science Academy:
High GCSE performance
Disciplined learning environment
"Safe, friendly, family" ethos
Extensive extra-curricular opportunities
Charter marks for science, Gifted and Talented education, sport, exam performance and staff training
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