Job Introduction
Vacancy Information Booklet
Level 2 Teaching Assistant from 1 June 2026
32.5 hours, 39 weeks per year
Grade 5, Points 12-15 (£27,254 - £30,024)
Actual salary - £23,384 - £25,760
Queen Elizabeth’s High School is entirely committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all of its students. Each student’s welfare is of paramount importance. Successful candidates are therefore required to reveal information concerning all convictions and offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced background check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Closing Date: 08.00am on Friday 15 May 2026
Interviews: To be held w/c 18 May 2026
The Vacancy
An exciting Level 2 Teaching Assistant vacancy has arisen at Queen Elizabeth’s High School for a highly enthusiastic and passionate individual to provide learning support, student supervision, communication with families to ensure that the needs of students, particularly those with additional needs, are met. This role will involve building positive working relationships with children and their families, making regular contact with parents and carers where required. The ability to establish a good rapport with these students will be essential whilst at the same time maintaining high expectations.
The role of Teaching Assistant will involve working in partnership with teachers and other members of the Learning Support team to support students with varying degrees of learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties. The post holder will be responsible for supporting students under the direction of the SENDCO and teaching staff and will be part of a team providing learning support to students across all year groups.
What we are looking for.
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong classroom management skills with the ability to motivate and engage students
Confidence and flexibility to adapt to different classes and situations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A good standard of education and professionalism in all aspects of their work
Why join us?
Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and inspiring school environment
Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to enhance your skills and career
Support to develop professionally within education, including potential pathways into teaching
Make a meaningful impact on students’ learning and to wider school life
If you are passionate about working with young people and eager to grow professionally in a rewarding and varied role, we would very much like to hear from you.
The salary scale for this post is GLEA Grade 5 and equates to £27,254 to £30,024 per annum (pro rata)
The actual salary for this role is £23,384 - £25,760 per annum
The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week/39 weeks per year
HOW TO APPLY
We believe that QEHS is a great place to work. Please read the information in this booklet, the relevant job description and have a look at our website. Should you wish to apply, application details are available on our school website (www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk) or by emailing a request to recruitment@qehs.lincs.sch.uk.
A letter of application is required to accompany the formal application form. This letter must be limited to one side of A4 paper and is an opportunity for you to explain how you believe your own experience equips you for the post and for you to outline how you would approach this role at QEHS.
You are also welcome to telephone 01427 612354 if you have any questions about the post / and or you would like to arrange a visit to the school.
Completed applications should be submitted by email to recruitment@qehs.lincs.sch.uk by 08.00am on 15 May We will contact your referees for a reference before the interviews and, for shortlisted candidates, the references will be taken into account in deliberations at the conclusion of the final panel interviews. Interviews will be held w/c 18 May.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
