Teaching Assistant Level 2

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education

for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva

Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a

unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming

schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD. Netherthorpe School is a popular 11-18 school

in Staveley, Chesterfield. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school for all. We regard all staff and

pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring

and supportive ethos. We strongly believe in work life balance and we work with our staff to actively promote

and improve wellbeing.

We are seeking to appoint a permanent Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be

responsible for the supervising and providing particular support for students, including those with special

needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. We are looking for someone who can work as

part of a team to ensure the highest delivery of service. The successful candidate will join an exceptional

team of support staff.

Candidates are encouraged to contact the school for an informal discussion about the role. Applications

should be made by completing the Minerva Learning Trust Staff Application Form found on the Trust Central

website.

The closing date is 9am on Friday 18th September 2026 and interviews TBC

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people

and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and

safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva

Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring

Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted

candidates as part of their due diligence.

Please ensure that you do not fill in a local authority application form in respect of this vacancy,

ONLY MINERVA LEARNING TRUST APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please provide

telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees