Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Sky UK; Taunton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Taunton is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support the educational, personal, and social development of students. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and strong interpersonal skills, able to engage and manage student behavior, while being committed to ongoing professional development. This role involves collaboration with colleagues and providing specialist support. Benefits include comprehensive induction, career development opportunities, and well-being support.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and ongoing support

Sector-leading professional development

Well-being support through Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits including wellness sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to engage students and manage behavior effectively.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated empathy and active listening skills.
• Planning and organizing skills for learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in educational and personal development of students.
• Provide specialist support in curriculum areas.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning.
• Support less experienced staff as needed.
• Cover groups and classes as required.

Skills

Classroom support experience

Behavior management

Strong interpersonal skills

Planning and organizational skills

Commitment to inclusion

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in supporting teaching and learning

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues (e.g. the Principal, SENCo and/or INCo, phase leaders and class teachers.) Support students by adopting relevant, developed strategies and techniques, acquired through specialist knowledge/experience, to enable them to access the curriculum, engage with their learning and achieve their full potential. Provide specialist support and expertise in one or more areas (e.g. an aspect of the curriculum, age range or additional needs) in order to deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as social and emotional well‑being. Provide cover for groups and classes as required and in line with relevant development and/ or experience. Work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role. Support, advise, coach and/ or monitor less experienced staff as required.

• have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
• be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
• be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. relevant NVQ Level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
• be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
• have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
• have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
• be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.

Sky Academy is a special school for young people in years 5-11 who have an EHCP to support their SEMH and SCL needs. Located in Taunton, our catchment of young people comes from those who live within a 75‑minute drive across Somerset. At our core is a belief that every young person deserves the right to an educative experience that prepares them for adulthood and opens doors at post‑16. We do this by providing a targeted core curriculum that focuses in equal parts on literacy, numeracy, PSHCE, and PE in addition to a wider curriculum of art, ICT, careers and life skills.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the Southwest that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

What we can offer you:

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector‑leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking and many more!

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