Teaching Assistant Level 2

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Level 2 Teaching Assistant.

Applicants should demonstrate strong numeracy, literacy and communication skills and, ideally, have experience working with pupils with additional needs. A good understanding of primary curriculums and a commitment to helping young people achieve their potential are essential. Experience in a school setting is required.

We are looking for someone who:
Is an excellent role model—creative, motivated and enthusiastic
Can inspire and challenge young people
Brings fresh, exciting ideas and can build on our existing good practice

The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities within the spirit of the school and trust policies and within the framework of legislation relating to academies and education, with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the trust and the governing body of the school.

The specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

To be responsible for providing pupil support to the standards required by the academy and appropriate external bodies. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Support pupils to engage and interact with others and in take part in activities led by the teacher

Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and develop independent learning

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

Assist with the reviewing of SEN Support Plans

Establish productive working relationships with pupils and parents/ carers and interact with them according to individual needs

To act as a key worker to individual or groups of children

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment and assist with the display of pupils’ work

Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning outcomes

Assist with the planning of learning activities

Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed

Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress and next steps

Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers

Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of pupil’s work

Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching interventions adjusting activities according to pupil responses

Undertake interventions linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy etc.

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Work in a flexible way to respond to the needs of the trust and to fulfil other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role as and when required.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the trust/schools.

Participate in relevant training, other learning activities and performance management as required.

Team responsibilities: all staff are considered part of the overall trust team and may be required to provide assistance to colleagues in other areas from time to time commensurate with the role, skillset and grade.

From time to time, to meet the needs of the trust, you may be asked but not expected to work hours additional to your normal working hours. The trust will give you as much notice as possible and you will be paid/recompensed for such work. Situations where this might be required are, for example: relevant key school events such as open evenings, exam results days, trips, clubs, training etc.

The above duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake tasks, roles and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned to them by the Headteacher.

The job description and allocation of particular responsibilities will be kept under review and may be amended via consultation with individuals, the governing body or board of trustees and/or senior leadership team as required. Trade union representation will be welcomed in any such discussions.