Level 2 Teaching and Learning Assistant

Lammack Primary School; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Lammack Primary School in United Kingdom is seeking three part-time Teaching and Learning Assistants to support KS2 groups (Year 3 and Year 6) for 15 hours across 5 mornings each week.

Successful candidates will assist with English and Maths, hear readers, and target pupils needing extra support. Level 2 qualifications and GCSEs in Maths and English (grade C+) are essential; KS2 experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications to Level 2 are required.
• GCSE Maths and English – Grade C or above are essential.
• Experience of working with KS2 children is desirable and ability to support learners with a range of strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support children during English and Maths lessons.
• Hear readers and track reading progress.
• Target pupils who need additional support for their learning needs.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy and knowledge of how children learn.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (C+)

Job description

The Governors are seeking to appoint three part time ,experienced and dedicated Teaching and Learning Assistants (working 15 hours - 5 mornings per week) to support groups ofchildren within our KS2 classes.

The successful candidates will be required tosupport children during English and Maths lessons, hear readers and targetpupils who need additional support for their learning needs. Experience ofworking with KS2 children (particularly Year 3 and Year 6) is desirable as wellas the ability to use a range of strategies to support learners. Knowledge ofPhonics is desirable, although additional training can be provided. Enthusiasm,energy and knowledge of how children learn are essential. Appropriate qualificationsto Level 2 are required and GCSE in Maths and English – Grade C or above areessential.

The successful candidates will:

• have high expectations ofachievement, progress and learning
• be a good communicator, withexcellent organisational and effective interpersonal skills
• demonstrate a commitment toteamwork as well as being able to work independently and use their initiative
• be able to develop positiverelationships demonstrating the Lammack and British Values.
• be able to actively promote andsafeguard the welfare of children, adhering to the school’s safeguarding andassociated policies.