Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Teaching Assistant- Level 2

RESPONSIBLE TO: SENCO

GRADE: Grade 5 NPS6-11

ANNUAL SALARY: 25,183 -27,269 (Actual Salary 18,703--20,253)

This post is 32.5 hours per week , term time only.

This is a fixed-term appointment until 31st August 2026

Closing Date: 9am Monday 02 June 2025

Job Purpose:

Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher and SENCO to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups. To monitor student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with students, parents and carers.

In addition to the following duties, the postholder may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with a lower graded Teaching Assistant post.

Support for students

Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher to implement structured learning activities for individuals and groups of students

To undertake activities in order to monitor the personal social and emotional needs students

To develop positive relationships with pupils to promote student progress and attainment

To assist in the devising of student's individual targets and their monitoring

Support students as part of a planned inclusion programme

To implement specific programmes with individual students or groups appropriate to the developmental needs of individual children throughout different curriculum areas

To assist in the development of varying skills that support students' learning

To assist in the specific medical/care needs of students when specific training has been undertaken

Support for the Teacher

To monitor and record student progress and developmental needs.

To produce relevant classroom resources

To undertake classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records

To assist in student supervision and assist in the management of student behaviour

To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning work programmes

To liaise with the school's nominated person in respect of student absence.

Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of students' work

Support for the School

To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place

To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies

To work within school policies and procedures

To attend staff training as appropriate

To take care for their own and other people's health and safety

To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/student/teacher/school work

Support for the Curriculum

To assist the delivery of education and developmental work programmes

To support the use of ICT in learning activities

Qualifications:

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy - Essential

NVQ level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent) - Desirable

Experience:

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age - Essential

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment - Desirable

Experience of administrative work - Desirable

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour - Desirable

Skills & Knowledge:

Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard - Essential

Ability to relate well to children - Essential

Ability to work as part of a team - Essential

Good communication skills - Essential

Ability to supervise and assist pupils - Essential

Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality - Essential

Good numeracy and literacy skills - Essential

Flexible attitude to work - Essential

Time management skills - Desirable

Organisational skills - Desirable

Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities - Desirable

First Aid Certificate - Desirable

Administrative skills - Desirable

Ability to make effective use of ICT - Desirable

Other (including special requirements)

Commitment to undertake in-service development

Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 25,183.00-27,269.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/06/2025
Reference ID: Teaching Assistant L2