Level 2 Qualified Teaching Assistant: Sefton

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Refer a friend scheme

Flexible working options

Holiday entitlement

AWR pay

Pension option

Job summary

Hays Education in the Sefton area is seeking a Level 2 Qualified Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school team. The role offers a mix of full and part-time hours, with opportunities to gain hands-on classroom experience and progress your teaching career.

You will work under the supervision of the class teacher, support learners 1:1 or in small groups, assist with setup and resources, monitor wellbeing, and help with marking and safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification as Teaching Assistant.
• Minimum 20 days' experience working with school-age children in the last 2 years.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the class teacher on the plan for the day.
• Help set up the classroom and organise resources.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis and monitor progress.
• Support pupils who are upset, anxious or needing emotional support.
• Assist with marking and record keeping.
• Provide feedback to teachers and parents on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Monitor pupils during breaks, lunch times, trips and activities.

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Job description

Level 2 Qualified Teaching Assistant: Sefton

Have you completed a Level 2 Qualification as a Teaching Assistant and are looking to get started with your career?

As a market leading specialist education recruitment agency, Hays Education can help.

Our dedicated team can help you find a role within the Sefton area where you can put your skills into practice and progress your career as a Teaching Assistant. With a mix of full and part-time hours available, we will have a job that suits your needs.

Your new role

Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in the learning journey for pupils, offering support to the class teacher where they have groups or individuals in the class who need extra help or a more tailored approach.

Typical day-to-day duties include:

• Liaising with the class teacher on the plan for the day
• Helping set up the classroom and organise relevant resources
• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis once the lesson is underway, ensuring they understand their work and make the relevant progress
• Supporting pupils who are upset, anxious or struggling emotionally
• Assist with marking and record keeping
• Provide feedback to teachers and parents on pupil's progress and behaviour
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Monitor pupils during break times, lunchtimes, school trips and activities
• Ensure children remain safe and engaged throughout the school day

What you'll need to succeed

As well as your Level 2 qualification, you will also need a minimum of 20 days' experience working with school-age children in the last 2 years that we can reference. You will be patient and empathetic with good literacy and numeracy skills. You will be an excellent communicator and be able to work in a team to ensure each child gets the support they need to progress.

What you'll get in return

By registering with Hays Education, you will have the full support and guidance of a dedicated recruitment expert, as well as a wide range of benefits which include:

• Access to free training course
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible working options
• Holiday entitlement
• Comparative pay via AWR
• Option to pay into pension

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