Teaching Assistant Level 2

This is an exciting opportunity to join our SEND team as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. Each day, you will provide individual support to our students in Key Stages 3 and 4, creating opportunities to help them reach their potential in different subject areas, ranging from music and drama to PE and science.  You will also support students to build confidence and self-esteem, so they can participate in learning and experience a real sense of achievement. 

As well as working with subject teachers in the classroom, you will have the opportunity to deliver and supervise small group interventions which support a range of need types.

The working hours are from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm on 5 days a week during the school term.   Your actual salary is £18,655 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month. This role is fixed term until 31 August 2026. 

Why choose us?

The SEND team is located in ‘The Link’ at the heart of the school and provides a safe haven for our students with special educational needs and disabilities.  In their last visit (February 2025), Ofsted described our school as ‘an inclusive school, where pupils are encouraged to ‘Be Here, Be Yourself and Be Your Best’. They described Driffield students as ‘kind and respectful’ and ‘inquisitive and motivated to do well.’ Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and we are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Jess Burnell (HR Assistant) on 01377 232362 or by email via hr@driffieldschool.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.

What can we offer you?

• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
• Opportunities to engage with extra-curricular activities including drama, music and PE
• A programme of training and development and opportunities to train to be a teacher with the Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training should you be interested
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
• Access to Vivup – a wide range of employee benefits can be accessed through our Vivup platform which are designed to improve your physical, financial and mental health wellbeing.

What are we are looking for?

We are looking for individuals who are engaging and versatile.  You will be committed to ensuring every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be. We’re also looking for the following:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Positive and caring nature
• Great team player
• Passion to ensure every child achieves their full potential.

To apply, please complete an application form which can be found in the Supporting Documents section and email it to hr@driffieldschool.org.uk. The deadline for completed application forms is 9 am on Monday 16 June 2025.  We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.  

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf and Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-2024-2.pdf (driffieldschool.net)