Teaching Assistant Level 2b

Hillside; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Special School & College is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant Level 2b for a permanent position. The role involves supporting children and young adults with autism, implementing learning activities, and monitoring pupil progress. You will work collaboratively within a dedicated class team to foster a positive learning environment. The starting salary is £17,524 with career development opportunities and in-house training provided. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Annual paid training days

Free health and wellbeing services

Support from experienced staff

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a dedicated class team.
• Plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching under the supervision of the class teacher.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils, parents, and carers.
• Abide by the Code of Conduct.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to plan learning activities

Monitoring pupil progress

Supporting relationships

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2b Permanent position - closing date 24 February 2026

Summary

Hillside is a Special School & College for children and young adults with autism. Presently we have 117 students ranging from age 4 to 19 years. We encourage a happy and professional culture and seek highly energetic and motivated staff who embrace challenge. We believe in the uniqueness of every student and offer a personalised approach to teaching.

Due to an internal promotion we have a permanent Teaching Assistant Level 2b vacancy.

More Information about our school and requirements of new staff applicants can be found on our website Page here .

The working pattern is 09:00 to 15:15 Monday to Friday

Actual starting salary - £17,524 (Grade 5 National Pay Spine 6 to 11, currently £25,989 - £28,142 FTE)

What you can expect from us:

• The chance to work with our wonderful individual children and young adults.
• Annual programme of in-house training to help cement your knowledge. NB. all Hillside support have the advantage of 5 paid training days each academic year.
• Free membership to the School's Education Mutual health and wellbeing services which includes Wellbeing clinics, Nurse support services, GP consultations, Counselling and physio programmes.
• To work alongside staff whose professional support is sought by Lancashire mainstream schools.

What we expect from you:

• A positive attitude to work within a dedicated class team.
• Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher you will be expected to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups.
• You will also be required to monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, and carers.
• To abide by the Code of conduct

Please refer to the job description for a fuller range of duties.The full advert can be found on either the School’s own website or the LCC vacancies page.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Make sure you read the information on our Vacancies Page which applies to all school roles.

Ribchester Road, Longridge,
Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XB