Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Extended Provision)

Oasis Academy Leesbrook; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Leesbrook is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the Aspire Centre (Extended Provision). You will assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lessons, and help develop educational provision for students with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical challenges.

Key duties include resource preparation, pastoral support, and feedback to teachers to ensure learning needs are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience supervising a class and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive outcomes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with teaching staff.
• Empathetic and understanding to the needs of students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision for whole-class and individual learners.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities and ensure students are supported pastorally.
• Assist with evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.

Skills

Good communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Oasis Academy Leesbrook currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant in our Aspire Centre (Extended Provision). This role supports teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of students with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical challenges.

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring students are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.

Job requirements

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students with additional needs

Why join us?

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant within Oasis Academy Leesbrook, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.