Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2 x 4 roles
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £27,964 - £30,146 (CLF Grade C) based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: 1 September 2025
Hours Available:
1 – 30 hours per week – Year 4/5 – (actual salary - £19,415 - £20,930 – 6 hours per day)
2 – 2 hours per week – Pre-school – (actual salary - £1,2943 - £1,395 – Wednesday afternoon)
3- 17.5 hours per week – Key stage 1 (actual salary £11,325 - £12,209 – Monday – Friday 3.5 hours per day - mornings
4 – 30 hours per week – Pre-school – (actual salary £19,415 - £20,930 – 6 hours per day)
We are looking for passionate and skilled Teaching Assistants Level 2 to join our supportive and talented team at Haywood Village Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.
Could a role at Haywood Village Academy be the new opportunity you are looking for? If you are a kind person, with high levels of motivation, are organised and can communicate effectively with children, we would like to hear from you.
To be successful in the post, we are looking for Level 2 Teaching Assistants to assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues (e.g. the Principal, SENCo and class teachers.) Supporting students by adopting relevant, developed strategies and techniques, acquired through specialist knowledge/ experience, to enable them to access the curriculum, engage with their learning and achieve their full potential. Providing specialist support and expertise in one or more areas (e.g. an aspect of the curriculum, age range or additional needs) to deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as social and emotional well-being. Working collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role. Supporting, advising, coaching and/or monitoring less experienced staff as required.
About you:
You will:
- have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
- be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
- be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. relevant NVQ Level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
- be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
- have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
- have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
- be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.
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 Haywood Village Academy:
Haywood Village Academy opened in 2016 and currently has classes in Pre-school, Reception and year groups 1 to 6. The school was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2019. The academy is at the heart of the community that it serves and is defined by High Aspirations, Valuing Learning and Achievement for all. We have created a school where children flourish. The school offers a limitless education that empowers choice through enriching, meaningful and active opportunities. Staff receive high quality professional training and support and contribute positively to the development of the school.
This is an exciting time to join HVA and the Cabot Learning Federation, as the trust will be preparing for the opening of a further primary school in Haywood Village with Airfield Primary Academy in 2026. Joining the trust at this stage will give aspirational teachers a chance to excel through opportunity and high quality professional development
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 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: 22 May 2025
• Short-listing: 23 May 2025
• Interviews: 5 June 2025
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
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.
Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.
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.