Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Job description

Fixed Term Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to work with all children including SEN children, Part-Time Term Time only role. Required: ASAP: £26,427 (13.70 per hour). Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45-12.00.

We currently have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to work as part of a team with children including SEN children at Dunswell Academy, which is part of Edukos Trust. One of the roles is full time and one is part time.

Dunswell Academy is a small school with 89 children taught across four classes. At the school's last Ofsted inspection in June 2022, it was rated Good.

We are looking for an inspirational Teaching Assistant who, as well as a good level of English and Maths (GSCE or equivalent), will also require a minimum of a Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification and experience of working with children in an educational setting. As a school we can offer you a warm and welcoming environment with lots of opportunities for support and upskilling. This role involves supporting children with a variety of needs, some of which can present unique and sometimes challenging situations that require patience, adaptability and resilience.

Previous experience of working with children with additional needs would be desirable, as well as being confident supporting social, emotional and mental health needs and following a bespoke plan.

A full job description and person specification are attached for further information.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please fill in the application form available from the ERYC Recruitment website, or, as a paper copy, from the School Office by telephoning 01482 855279 and either return it by email to the school office email address www.office@dunswellacademy.co.uk or by post to: Miss Alison Oxtoby, Executive Head Teacher, Dunswell Academy, Beverley Road, Dunswell, HU6 0AD.

It is intended to hold interviews week commencing Monday 19th October 2026. Candidates are requested to submit applications by 9.00am on Friday 16th October 2026.