Level 2 Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Professional development & networks

Career progression within Grace School

Employee Assistance Programme

GP service & health hub

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Job summary

Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School, part of Grace Schools, invites applications for a dedicated One-to-One Teaching Assistant. The fixed-term role is 20 hours per week across 38 weeks, focusing on assessing individual pupils’ needs and supporting their learning.

You will build productive relationships with the pupil, support cooperative work with others, and help organize learning environments. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (previously grade C) or above, or an equivalent qualification.
• NVQ Level 2 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess pupils' needs and use detailed knowledge and skills to support their learning.
• Build productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Support pupils consistently while recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
• Organise and manage appropriate learning environments and resources.

Skills

High-quality teaching

Building relationships

Adaptability

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE Maths & English grade 4+

NVQ Level 2 in support teaching

Job description

One-to-one Teaching Assistant post at Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School, part of Grace Schools, a multi-academy trust of 38 primary academies. It is a fixed-term role of 20 hours a week over 38 weeks. The work centres on assessing individual pupils' needs, supporting their learning and building productive working relationships with them. The post is distinct for supporting one pupil consistently while encouraging them to work co-operatively with others. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Assess pupils' needs and use detailed knowledge and skills to support their learning
• Build productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Support pupils consistently while recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
• Organise and manage appropriate learning environments and resources

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (previously grade C) or above, or an equivalent qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working with children and/or as a Teaching Assistant

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of high-quality teaching and learning
• Building effective relationships with colleagues, parents, carers and the community
• High levels of adaptability and flexibility

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What’s offered

• Generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Continuing professional development, including subject leadership development, professional networks and buddying
• Career progression within the school and across Grace Schools
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice
• 24/7 GP service and online health and wellbeing hub
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to eyecare vouchers