Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Are you committed to making a difference to students with learning difficulties?

Are you looking to become a Teaching Assistant?

Are you happy to support students with their learning, development and progress?

If your answer is yes to the above questions, then we may have the opportunity for you!

Local school are seeking to recruit Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join their team on a permanent full-time basis.

Based on the outskirts of Royston, just off the A10, this specialist school works with students between the ages of 6 and 19 years. Many of the students have complex learning difficulties, some associated with profound physical disabilities and / or medical needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community as well as:

• Helping young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
• Supporting an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
• Placing an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people
• Developing a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of the organisation and demonstrating these in all aspects of the role
• Providing high quality support in all aspects of the role
• The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines

To be successful in your application, you will be:

• Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attending training and taking responsibility for your own development - All fully funded
• Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs
• Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
• A lover of the outdoor and community learning
• Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability
• Committed fully to safeguarding values and procedures
• Proactive, rather than reactive
• A Creative thinker with solution focus
• Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to students communication needs
• Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs
• Educated to at least Level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English

In return you will be offered:

• Salary £21,709 - £22,281
• 40 hours per week Term time only
• Life assurance and Pension

• Free lunches when working
• Free onsite parking
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Family Swim
• Free membership to the Health cash back plan

If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Annette Rowland on or at today!