Level 2 1:1 Teaching Assistant

St Josephs; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in England is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with identified needs, enabling access to learning and achievement of targets. You will work under teachers and senior staff to support learning and create an inclusive classroom and pastoral environment.

The role requires experience with children in education, strong communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Good understanding of pupils' learning and development needs.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and supporting wellbeing of all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with identified additional needs to access learning and achieve targets.
• Support pupils with learning in classroom and pastoral settings, including small group work.
• Assist with routine medical needs in line with healthcare plans and school policies.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our school. The successful postholder will primarily provide 1:1 support for a pupil with identified additional needs, ensuring they can access learning, achieve their individual targets and participate fully in school life

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant you will also work under the direction of teaching and senior staff to support pupils' access to learning and to provide effective classroom and pastoral support, both individually and in small groups. The role may also involve supporting pupils with routine medical needs, in line with individual healthcare plans and school policies, including assistance with prescribed medication and agreed medical procedures.

We are seeking a conscientious, reliable and committed individual who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential and who will actively promote and uphold the ethos and values of our school. You will contribute positively to the learning environment by encouraging inclusion, independence and positive behaviour.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience of working with children or young people in an educational setting, a good understanding of pupils' learning and development needs, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and supporting the wellbeing of all pupils.

Salary: Grade D, SCP 5 - 7 (£26,427 to £27,274 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 16.25 Hours per Week, Temporary Contract attached to funding, Term Time Only

All are welcome in St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, where everyone is special, cared for and challenged to be the best they can be. We are a 'good' rated school with 216 children on roll, including nursery.

At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, we aim to provide a learning environment in which each child feels valued and can fulfil their potential. We provide a safe and inclusive school, where every child is celebrated for who they are, reflecting the Gospel values of love, trust and respect which are central to the school's mission statement.

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England.