Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Team Educate are welcoming applications from Level 2 Qualified Teaching Assistants for a part-time role in an excellent Primary School.

Hours: 9.15-1.15 Monday-Friday

Are you a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting students with additional learning needs? Are you trained in the use of tactics to best support students with their wellbeing and mental health in order to enhance their learning? If you're a skilled and passionate SEN specialist or Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Team Educate would love to hear from you!

This role will involve supporting and working with pupils with a range of varying learning needs in a mainstream setting, including pupils with additional learning needs. The ability to support pupils within their lessons by building and nurturing strong relationships will be essential, along with an understanding and reassuring nature. The pupils will benefit from your supporting nature and understanding of strategies to engage them actively in their learning. In addition to supporting pupils in lessons, you will also be able to provide intervention in 1-to-1 and small group settings, with the guidance of the class teacher.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and assistance to children within their lessons, both academically and in terms of wellbeing.
• Use your skillset to communicate and forge strong relationships with all learners and foster engagement in the classroom, utilising well-rehearsed engagement strategies.
• Follow guidance from Health Care and Education Plans
• Collaborate with teachers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide a calm and consistent approach in supporting pupils both in and out of lessons.

Experience:

• Previous experience of working with children or young adults in an educational or specialist setting.
• Level 2 Qualification as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils in a Primary setting would be advantageous.
• Patience, empathy, and compassion when working with children.
• Experience of supporting students with varying degrees of additional educational need.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of children needing support in their education. It is also an opportunity to make yourself known in one of our fantastic schools with a focus on collaboration and staff support. If you are interested in the above position, please submit your CV today and one of our friendly team will be in touch to discuss the position in more detail.

We are a devoted agency, deeply committed to the best interests of both our partnering schools and candidates. What sets us apart is the expertise of our in-house teaching professionals, boasting over three decades of experience across diverse educational settings. We stand ready to assist our candidates in refining their teaching practices, crafting effective cover letters, and offering interview guidance. If you're looking to join an independent agency providing top-tier service, we encourage you to get in touch!

If you know someone who might be interested in joining our ranks, we extend a referral program offering £75 for each successful Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant referral, and £150 for every Supply Teacher referral (terms and conditions apply).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £85.00-£90.00 per day

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Licence/Certification:

• DBS on the Update Service (preferred)
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent)? (preferred)

Work Location: In person