L2 Teaching Assistant

Hallam Primary School; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallam Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic TA2 to support learning in classrooms and small groups, following lesson plans and promoting positive behaviour.

You will work with teachers to support pupils, including those with SEND, contribute to literacy and numeracy interventions, and help prepare resources while maintaining safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in groups and individually.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Clear communication with children, staff and parents.
• Behaviour management and positive reinforcement.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and support activities.
• Good organisation and time-management.
• Patience, empathy and nurturing approach.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient ICT skills including educational software and Office.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in school groups and individually.
• Working with pupils with SEND.
• Delivering intervention programmes for literacy and numeracy.
• Supporting children's social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and resource organisation.
• Supervising children during breaktimes, trips, or activities.
• Recording observations and providing feedback on pupil progress.
• Collaborating with teachers and external professionals.

Skills

Supporting learning

Literacy and numeracy

Effective communication

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Follow lesson plans

Organisation

Patience and empathy

Teamwork

ICT skills

Educational software

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Skills for a TA2

• Supporting pupils' learning in groups and individually

• Good literacy and numeracy skills

• Effective communication with children, staff, and parents

• Behaviour management and positive reinforcement techniques

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Ability to follow lesson plans and support classroom activities

• Organisation and time-management skills

• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• ICT skills, including use of educational software and Microsoft Office

Relevant Experience

• Supporting children in a primary or secondary school setting

• Working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

• Delivering intervention programmes for literacy and numeracy

• Supporting children's social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Assisting with classroom preparation and resource organisation

• Supervising children during breaktimes, educational visits, or activities

• Recording observations and providing feedback on pupil progress

• Working collaboratively with teachers and external professionals