Job Description

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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

REQ00005309

Date posted

17/10/2025

Application closing date

18/11/2025

Location

Pickering (Lady Lumley's 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

Teaching Assistant Level 2

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Job description

Lady Lumley's Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our academy as soon as possible on a part time, permanent 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.



We are looking to enhance our current Learning Support team.



Teaching Assistants are a valuable part of our educational team, providing extra focus and attention to detail that aids students learning and confidence in the curriculum.



Here at Lady Lumley's, we are fortunate to have an experienced and skilled Learning Support team who make such a difference to our students, providing support for a variety of needs including communication and interaction, cognition and learning, physical and sensory and social, emotional and mental health needs. As our new colleague, you will support the team in addressing the needs of students who require support with their learning, by working with them to provide an enriching learning experience.



The role is:


To support the needs of pupils as directed by the SENCO, whilst supporting the school in promoting their vision and values and "Being our Best". To work with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff. You may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan. To work in the classroom or appropriate location within the school, with access to support and guidance as required.




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



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

About us

Lady Lumley's is an 11 to 18, mixed comprehensive, community school serving the town of Pickering, surrounding villages, and warmly welcomes students from Scarborough to Rosedale. We strive to 'Be our best', working to improve the experience for all students, staff, and the community. Our broad and balanced curriculum is ambitious for all, and we place great value in academic qualifications alongside the arts and practical subjects.



Set in an idyllic location, we make the most of fantastic sporting facilities and run an immensely popular Duke of Edinburgh experience alongside over 30 Enrichment Clubs. Our students and staff are loyal to Lady Lumley's and are committed to improving our learning journey, whilst celebrating success.

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.



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 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.

Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01751 380097.


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.