L2 Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Regular training from senior leaders

Job summary

Preston Hedges Primary School is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support children's learning and development and to help them reach their personal best. The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to safeguarding.

The successful candidate will be willing to train in first aid, undergo an enhanced DBS check, and participate in required checks and references as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory references, one from the last employer.
• Medical clearance.
• Online checks for shortlisted candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their learning and development.
• Promote excellent educational opportunities for children.
• Encourage children to build on and develop their own abilities.
• Meet the personal needs of individual children.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies.

Skills

Willing to train in first aid

Job description

This Level 2 Teaching Assistant post sits at Preston Hedges Primary School, where the work centres on supporting children's learning and development. The role is about meeting each child's personal needs and helping them stretch their own abilities. Candidates should work well in a team, be keen to take up professional development, and be willing to train in first aid. An enhanced DBS check is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support children with their learning and development
• Promote excellent educational opportunities for children
• Encourage children to build on and develop their own abilities
• Meet the personal needs of individual children
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Willing to train in first aid

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references, one from the last employer
• Medical clearance
• Online checks for shortlisted candidates

Other

• Enthusiasm for primary education and whole-child development
• Flexible, motivated and energetic
• Keen to work as part of a team
• Eager to learn and take up professional development
• Dedicated to meeting each child's personal needs
• Committed to upholding safeguarding policies

What’s offered

• Professional development opportunities
• Regular training from senior leaders