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.