Teaching Assistant Level 2

Deltatrust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to aid in providing support and care for students. This part-time position, commencing January 2026, will involve working under the guidance of teaching staff in a nurturing 3-11 primary school located on the outskirts of Bradford. The ideal candidate will help ensure access to learning and assist in classroom management. This role comes with significant benefits including pension schemes and wellness programs.

Benefits

Membership to pension schemes

Access to discounts platform

Online health services

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to support pupil learning under guidance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher.
• Work under instruction/guidance of senior staff.
• Assist in classroom management.

Job description

Salary Grade D Points 4 to 6 (£25,989.00 to £26,824.00 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £18,854.38

Lower Fields Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our academy in January 2026 on a part time, temporary basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As a Teaching Assistant Level 2, you will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. You may carry out work in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

The academy is a 3-11 primary school situated on the outskirts of Bradford serving a culturally diverse population. Lower Fields Academy has a reputation in the community as a nurturing school where all our pupils receive a high quality education. We are extremely lucky to be based in stunning and extensive grounds which help to provide a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities.

We feel passionate about providing our young people with memorable experiences, the best outcomes and the widest opportunities. We place our learners’ individual needs at the heart of what we do and pride ourselves in our adaptability and willingness to engage fully with our students, their parents and the communities they live in. “Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that supports pupils to achieve these aspirations.” Ofsted 2023

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing

• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.