Teaching Assistant Level 2

Oakwood Academy, Eccles, Lancashire, M30 9DY

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,001.00 - £27,267.00 Annually (FTE) FTE

Teaching Assistant Level 2 job summary

TEACHING ASSISTANT - ROLE DESCRIPTION

Purpose of the role

Working under the direction of teachers and senior staff, provide high-quality learning, care and pastoral support for pupils with additional needs. Enable meaningful access to the curriculum, promote inclusion and wellbeing, and help pupils develop the confidence, skills and independence to Believe, Achieve and Succeed. Support may take place in classrooms and other learning environments.

Supporting pupils

Build positive, professional relationships and respond sensitively to each pupil’s individual communication, learning, sensory and emotional needs.

Support pupils’ safety, inclusion, participation and access to appropriately adapted learning activities.

Help implement individual education, behaviour and personal care programmes in accordance with agreed plans and training.

Promote independence by using appropriate scaffolding, modelling and questioning, then gradually reducing support as pupils become more confident.

Encourage positive interactions, self-esteem, resilience and responsibility for learning and behaviour.

Provide constructive feedback to pupils on their learning and achievements, under teacher guidance.

Supporting teaching and learning

Work closely with teachers to understand lesson objectives, planned adaptations and the intended role of adult support.

Prepare and maintain resources and a purposeful, welcoming learning environment, including displays of pupil work.

Deliver agreed learning activities and interventions, adapting approaches in response to pupils’ needs and teacher direction.

Observe, record and communicate pupils’ progress, engagement and barriers to learning accurately and promptly.

Use appropriate literacy, numeracy, ICT and assistive resources to support access, engagement and increasing independence.

Promote positive behaviour in line with school policy, using agreed approaches to de-escalation and supporting pupils’ self-regulation.

Undertake routine assessment, invigilation, marking and administrative duties as directed.

Working with others and contributing to school life

Communicate professionally and constructively with colleagues, families and other professionals, within agreed responsibilities and confidentiality requirements.

Contribute to a collaborative team culture, sharing relevant observations and seeking guidance when needed.

Support supervision before and after lessons, at breaks and lunchtimes, and on educational visits, as required.

Attend relevant meetings, training and performance development activities; reflect on practice and apply feedback.

Work flexibly across learning spaces and activities in response to pupil and operational needs.

Safeguarding and professional responsibilities

Follow school policies on safeguarding and child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, data protection, equality and inclusion.

Record and report safeguarding, welfare, behaviour or safety concerns promptly through the appropriate school procedures.

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and uphold the school’s values and high expectations for all pupils.

Knowledge, skills and attributes

NVQ Level 2 or a relevant equivalent qualification.

Understanding of child development, learning and the needs of pupils with SEND; knowledge of relevant curriculum approaches and policies.

Effective communication, teamwork, organisation and ICT skills; ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.

A patient, caring, adaptable and proactive approach, with a commitment to professional learning.

Appropriate first-aid awareness and willingness to undertake required training.

Review of the role

This description outlines the principal responsibilities of the post and may be reviewed as the needs of the Academy evolve. Any significant changes will be discussed with the postholder and will remain consistent with the general nature and level of the role.

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

At Oakwood Academy we are committed to Safeguarding the welfare of all our students.
We have a pastoral responsibility and are legally obliged to pass on concerns about child welfare to Children’s Services as per the Salford Safeguarding Children's partnership.
. Oakwood Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children on our roll. Oakwood Academy fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect children and support pupils in school and beyond.
All staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn. All staff are trained in safeguarding procedures.

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 Oakwood Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 9 to 19
• Size: 351 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oakwood Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakwood-academy

Oakwood Academy is a special school for pupils aged 9-19 years who have a range of moderate and/or complex learning difficulties, we are part of Kings Academy Trust.
At Oakwood Academy we encourage pupils to respect the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

Moral Purpose
“We are united in the belief that together we can inspire all learners to dream, persevere and achieve so that we can change lives for the better now and for future generations to come.”

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