Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Egglescliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Egglescliffe is seeking a qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11 to 18 with communication and interaction difficulties. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENDCo and contribute to a positive learning environment. The school offers an aspirational curriculum and excellent support from staff, parents, and governors, alongside opportunities for career development in a caring atmosphere.

Benefits

Positive and caring ethos

Opportunities for career development

Excellent support from staff and parents

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children aged 11 to 18.
• Ability to collaborate with the SENDCo.

Responsibilities

• Support children with communication and interaction difficulties.
• Work closely with the SENDCo to implement educational strategies.

Skills

Experience working with children with communication difficulties

Ability to support diverse learning needs

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek to appoint a suitably qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistant – with experience of working with children who have communication and interaction difficulties ages 11 to 18, reporting to the SENDCo.

What the school offers its staff

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.