Job Description

Job profile

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

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Job reference

REQ00005480

Date posted

26/11/2025

Application closing date

04/01/2026

Location

Lincoln (Lincoln Castle Academy)

Salary

Grade D Points 6 to 8 (25,989 to 26,824 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at 19,721.93.

Annual weeks

39 (term time only plus 5 days).

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Part time

Job category/type

Education Support



Job description - Support - Teaching Assistant Level 2.pdf

Teaching Assistant Level 2

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Job description

Lincoln Castle Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our academy in January 2026 on a permanent part time basis.

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

Lincoln Castle Academy is a medium sized secondary academy located in the Cathedral City of Lincoln. The Academy's location is within easy reach of the A15, making is easily accessible from across the county.

With over 700 students on roll, Lincoln Castle is a busy and vibrant place. We are committed to ensuring that talent is nurtured in a safe, orderly, and stimulating learning environment. We believe that every child does matter and that by becoming fully involved in their learning, they will get the most out of their time with us and that their learning experiences will be both enjoyable and successful. We are immensely proud of the achievements of all our students and enjoy celebrating them as a school community.

There is a huge emphasis on high academic achievement and personal development. We are committed to raising standards of achievement for all students and provide extra support for students throughout the educational spectrum. Lincoln Castle is a happy and caring place of learning that meets the needs of its pupils and its community.



We are excited to share that our school is undergoing a transformative redevelopment with the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art building set to be completed in 2027. This cutting-edge facility will feature advanced learning spaces designed to foster innovation and excellence in education. As part of this major investment in our future, the current building will be completely demolished, making way for a modern environment that will support both staff and students in achieving their full potential. Join us on this exciting journey as we pave the way for a new era of educational excellence.

Why join us?

Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and will contribute to the academy's continued success. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Lincoln Castle, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best. You would be joining a highly skilled and committed staff.



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



As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your

Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing

. Here are just a few examples in each area...

Financial Wellbeing

Membership to

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.