Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job Title:  Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Actual Annual Salary:   £24,771 - £26,640 Based on weeks and hours worked  Full Time Equivalent Salary:  £28,859 - £31,111 (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 : 3 September 2026

Your opportunity to support students within a modern education environment:

Winterstoke Hundred Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.

You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.

About you:

You will:

a minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths

ideally a Teaching Assistant qualification

experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes

good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff

the ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

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 Winterstoke Hundred Academy:

Winterstoke Hundred Academy have students in all year groups, being oversubscribed in Years 7 to 10. Year 11 who were our first cohort of learners are a slightly smaller cohort and we have a thriving sixth form with students in Years 12 and 13. The development of the new building, which opened in 2024, saw us nearing capacity as a split-site, medium-scale 11–19 Academy. We celebrate the fact that, as a new provision, our culture, ethos and values have been ours to define from the beginning, and we are able to decide what is important to take with us into the future as we grow.

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