L2 Teaching Assistant (Full Time, Permanent)

Westways Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Westways Primary School in Sheffield is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support high quality teaching and learning and to ensure safety and access to learning activities for all pupils. You will be part of a committed team in a friendly school community.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, a caring approach, inclusive practice, and the ability to work with children with various needs under the guidance of the class teacher.

Qualifications

• Welfare of children at all times.
• Inclusion and partnership with parents and carers.
• Strategies to support children with social, emotional, and communication needs.
• Emotional regulation strategies to support learning.
• Supervision and support for pupils, including those with special needs.
• Use of techniques under teacher guidance to meet learning goals.
• Commitment to professional development and school ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support high quality teaching and learning as part of a team.
• Help ensure safety and access to learning activities for all pupils.
• Work under teacher supervision to implement learning goals.
• Foster positive and caring relationships to motivate students.
• Contribute to inclusive practice and school community.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Inclusion commitment

Behaviour strategies

Emotional regulation

Positive relationships

Learning support

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

The governors at Westways Primary are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic school community. The right candidate will help to support high quality teaching and learning as well as the effective use of resources to bring about improved standards of achievement for all pupils.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Develops and maintains high standards to ensure the welfare of the children at all times
• Has excellent communication skills
• Shows initiative and the ability to use judgement and common sense
• Works flexibly within a supportive and committed team
• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident
• Are committed to inclusion and working in partnership with our parents and carers
• Have an understanding and experience of strategies designed to support children with social and emotional and communication and interaction difficulties
• Is able to demonstrate a range of strategies used to support emotional regulation
• Supervises and provides particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Uses strategies, under the supervision and guidance of the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school
• Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm
• Shares our commitment to professional development