Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant (Level 2) 

Actual Annual Salary:  £25,527 - £27,519 Based on hours and weeks worked  

Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £29,812 - £32,138 (CLF Grade C) Based on full-time hours, all year round.  

Contract Type: Permanent   

Hours: 37 hours per week - Full Time, Term Time Only, Plus Inset days   

Potential Start Date:  October 2026 (pending completion of pre-employment checks) 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in our busy Weston super Mare Academy.  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join Hans Price Academy on a permanent basis. You will play a key role in supporting the educational, social and emotional development of designated students. You will use developed strategies and techniques, gained through experience and specialist knowledge, to remove barriers to learning, promote inclusion and ensure students are able to access the curriculum and make measurable progress. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who would like to deepen their impact, grow professionally and contribute to the long‑term success of students and the wider school community. 

About the role 

You will: 

• Deliver targeted, specialist support to individuals and small groups, enabling students to access learning, remain engaged and make measurable progress. 
• Implement and adapt planned learning activities and intervention programmes in collaboration with teaching staff. 
• Monitor, assess, record and report on student progress, contributing to individual education plans and targeted support. 
• Work closely with teachers, SENCo/INCo, pastoral teams and external professionals to ensure inclusive and effective provision. 
• Use developed behaviour management strategies to support students with additional or complex needs. 
• Produce and adapt learning resources to meet individual student needs. 
• Provide cover for small groups or classes where appropriate training or experience has been provided. 
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive environment, upholding safeguarding, confidentiality and equality at all times. 
• Support or mentor less experienced colleagues where required. 

  Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.    

About Hans Price Academy: 

Hans Price Academy is a forward-thinking secondary school located in Weston-Super-Mare. Hans Price children are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our increasingly diverse community. They benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment housed in excellent, modern facilities.      

 At Hans Price we believe that at the heart of our students’ learning experience is the quality of what we deliver, and we continually strive to provide excellent opportunities in a broad range of subjects and extra-curricular settings. Fulfilment of individual potential is at the very heart of what we hope to achieve and development of students’ wider character alongside high academic expectations is something we feel very strongly about.   

Why work at CLF?    

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.    

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.      

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.    

What we can offer you:  

•  Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).  
• Generous annual leave.  
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.  
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.  
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.  
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.  
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!  

  Recruitment timeline:    

Closing Date: 6 September 2026 

Interviews:  To be confirmed 

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.     

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.    

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.      

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.