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Teaching Assistant Level 2

Simpson's Lane Academy · Knottingley · Wakefield

Job description

Simpson’s Lane Academy are looking to appoint two Teaching Assistants Level2 to join our academy as soon as possible, on a part time, temporary 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.

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

Your new school

At Simpson’s Lane Academy, we believe that with high aspirations, expectations and the right support, our children can go on to follow their interests and achieve their goals, as well as becoming a contributing valued member of society.

Located in Knottingley, Simpson’s Lane Academy is very close to the M62, A1 and within walking distance of Knottingley train station. Our Academy is slightly larger than average, with 382 children on roll, catering for EYFS up to Y6, and 40 part time Nursery places.

We are graded ‘Outstanding in all Areas’ by Ofsted, following our recent inspection

We really are proud of our facilities, in addition to the ‘immersion suite’, the academy recently developed two incredible themed libraries (click here to take a look at them) to help promote a love of reading as well as building stronger links with the local community and parents.

You will be joining a school community that prioritises everyone’s well-being, ensuring it is at the centre of everything we do. This is reflected in our diverse curriculum, which is enhanced by a broad range of enrichment opportunities.

Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01977 722515 if you would like to arrange a visit.

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.

CPD

At Delta Academies Trust, we’re committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes - Leadership Pathways

Click here to learn more Leadership Pathways

Employee Benefits

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Click here to view our full range of employee benefits

Trust News

Click here to view the latest edition of "The Link", our quarterly Trust newsletter

Inspiring Our Students Beyond The Classroom

Click here to find out more about our outdoor education & environmental centres

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.

REF: 6244

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About this school

Simpson's Lane Academy

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
402
Avg teacher salary
£42,463
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.2:1
Academy trust
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Knottingley, Wakefield, WF11 0PJ

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Salary
£25,989.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) Grade D Points 06 to 08 (£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.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
2 September 2026
Closing date
16 September 2026

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