Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Description:

Job Advert: Teaching Assistant Level 2

Position: Teaching Assistant (TA) Level 2
Location: South Liverpool Primary School
Type: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2024

About Us:

Our school is a nurturing and inclusive educational environment dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of all pupils. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) Level 2 to join our team and provide exceptional support to our students, particularly those with special needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Support for Pupils:

Supervise and provide targeted support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
Assist with personal care and comfort, including welfare, health, hygiene, toileting, dressing, feeding, mobility, and administering medicines.
Foster positive working relationships with pupils, serving as a role model and encouraging interaction and engagement in activities led by the teacher.
Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
Promote inclusion, self-esteem, and independence among all pupils.
Provide feedback to pupils regarding their progress and achievements under the teacher's guidance.
Support the use of specialist equipment and procedures to meet individual needs.
Administer basic first aid when appropriately trained.Support for the Teacher:

Create and maintain an orderly and supportive learning environment according to lesson plans.
Utilise strategies in collaboration with the teacher to support pupils in achieving learning goals.
Assist with displaying children's work and provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil achievements and progress.
Promote good pupil behaviour, promptly addressing conflicts and incidents in line with school policy.
Provide clerical/administrative support, including photocopying, word processing, filing, and collecting money.
Undertake routine tests, invigilate exams, and perform routine marking of pupils' work.
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and contribute to pupil record-keeping.
Participate in planning, developing, and implementing support programmes for pupils with special educational needs.
Escort pupils and assist in their movement around the school.Support for the Curriculum:

Provide support for structured and agreed learning activities/programmes, considering pupils' learning styles.
Support Literacy/Numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress, and providing feedback to the teacher.
Assist in the use of ICT in learning activities, fostering pupils' competence and independence in its use.
Prepare, maintain, and use equipment/resources as required for lesson plans and learning activities.Support for the School:

Adhere to school policies and procedures regarding child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection.
Contribute to the school's ethos, aims, and development/improvement plans.
Promote equal access to learning opportunities for all pupils, respecting their social, cultural, linguistic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.
Work collaboratively as part of a team and participate in meetings and professional development as required.
Assist with the supervision of pupils outside of lesson times, including before and after school.
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips, and out-of-school activities as needed.
Assist with the organisation and upkeep of the wider learning environment.

Personal Attributes:

Effective communication and influence skills.
Strong team-working abilities.
Awareness of school activities and adaptability to change.
Professional values and practice, demonstrating high expectations for all pupils.

Experience & Knowledge:

General understanding of the national/foundation stage curriculum and learning programmes.
Basic understanding of child development and learning.
Ability to relate well to children and adults and awareness of inclusion.

Qualifications & Training:

NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
Training in relevant learning strategies (e.g., literacy/numeracy).
Willingness to undertake appropriate first aid training.
Hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to undertake a new one. If you are an enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant, click 'Apply Now!' Or get in contact via email at (url removed) or call the office on (phone number removed)