Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Thetford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team as a teaching assistant. You will support students in their learning, assist with lesson plans, and address individual needs. This permanent, term-time role offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Desirable: Relevant TA qualifications and A levels in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals and groups of students in completing activities.
• Address behavioral and special needs issues with the teacher.
• Implement lesson plans and provide feedback to students.

Skills

Ability to work at a minimum of Level 2 in English

Ability to work at a minimum of Level 2 in Maths

Education

Relevant professional TA qualification (NVQ Level 2)

HTLA qualification

A level English and Maths

Level 2 Teaching Qualification (PTTLS or equivalent)

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a highly collaborative team, assisting in the provision and delivery of a quality curriculum. You will help drive improvements in performance and enhance outcomes in the engagement, achievement, and progression of learners.

Specific responsibilities:

1. Work with individuals and groups of students, assisting in keeping students on task and completing activities set by the teacher.
2. Address behavioural and special needs issues in conjunction with the teacher.
3. Help implement lesson plans, aims, and contents with the teacher.
4. Provide feedback to students independently of the teacher.
5. Lead small groups of students for defined activities.

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Qualifications:

• Essential: Ability to work at a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Desirable: A relevant professional TA qualification (NVQ Level 2), HTLA qualification, A level English and Maths, Level 2 Teaching Qualification (PTTLS or equivalent).

Additional Information:

Salary: £22,806.51 - £23,339.27 pro rata (£25,000 - £25,584 FTE per annum)

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (41 weeks)

Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Early application is strongly advised as interviews will be scheduled as suitable candidates are identified.

At Catch22, we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity, working daily to deliver our vision of a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, ensuring all individuals are properly checked.

Please note, we will conduct an online search as part of our due diligence checks for successful candidates, involving searches of publicly available information online and in social media.