KS2 - Teaching Assistant Level 2

Leigh Central Primary School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentoring and coaching

Supportive leadership

Staff well-being

Job summary

Leigh Central Primary School is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support children with SEN in Key Stage 2 and work with the class teacher on planning and assessment. The role also includes playground duty and lunchtime supervision, contributing to a supportive school environment in Leigh.

The post is permanent, 30 hours per week, term time (38 weeks), with salary of £17,916 per annum (£13.70 per hour). Suitable for a dedicated practitioner committed to the aims of our diverse school.

Qualifications

• Level Two Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working within Key Stage 2 and supporting children with additional needs.
• Effective communication with staff and pupils.
• Flexible team player with willingness to contribute to Junior team.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN on an individual or small group basis.
• Assist the class teacher in assessment and planning.
• Provide playground duty and lunchtime supervision.
• Work across Key Stage 2 as required.

Job description

Leigh Central Primary School

Windermere Road

Leigh

WN7 1UY

Salary: Grade 3, £17,916 per annum. £13.70 per hour

30 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for as soon as possible

Leigh Central Primary School is a welcoming and diverse one-form entry primary school in the middle of Leigh town centre. The children and their families are very important to us and are central to all we do. The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, dedicated and effective Level Two Teaching Assistant who will work across Key Stage 2. The successful applicant will be supporting children with SEN needs on an individual or a small group basis. They will be part of a team and as such will work alongside the class teacher in meeting the daily needs of the children they are supporting. They will implement actions identified from outside agencies and feed back to the class teacher. In addition, they will work with the class teacher in the assessment and planning process to ensure the academic needs of this child are met.

The successful candidate will also be required to support teaching staff on playground duty and will be required to provide lunch time supervision.

The successful candidate should:

• be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record who is passionate about learning and able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims, purpose and ethos of our diverse school;
• be an effective communicator with all members of the school community;
• have experience of working within Key Stage 2 and supporting children with additional needs;
• be flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and a team player who is keen to contribute to our Junior team;

In return we offer you:

• friendly, hardworking children and staff;
• a supportive leadership team committed to ongoing school improvement;
• ongoing professional development, mentoring and coaching;
• a commitment from senior leaders and the Governing Body to supporting staff well-being;
• a supportive and enthusiastic Governing Body.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th November

Shortlisting: Friday 6th November

Interviews: Friday 13th November

The interview process will consist of a teaching observation followed by an interview with two members of the senior leadership team and an unseen task.

All candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability to meet and maintain all Professional Standards.

To see a virtual tour of our school please visit our website https://www.leighcentral.wigan.sch.uk/

Visits to our school are encouraged and will take place, by appointment only. Please contact Mrs Wilkes at the school office on 01942 673810, to book your place.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and satisfactory references. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. Candidates must also comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act. References will be taken up for candidates shortlisted for interview.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

Supporting Documents

• Job Description Person Specification
• Vision and Aims
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• DBS Policy Statement - Schools
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements