Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Extended Provision)

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Leesbrook in Oldham is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the Aspire Centre (Extended Provision). You will aid planning, prep and delivery of lessons, prepare learning resources and support students with diverse needs, while contributing to progress reviews with teaching staff.

Ideal candidates hold Level 3 TA and GCSEs (English & Maths) with strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and pastoral support within a dedicated team committed to

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience supervising classes and supporting lesson provision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in collaboration with staff.
• Empathy and understanding for students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lessons on whole-class and individual basis.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities.
• Provide pastoral support and feedback to teachers on student progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teaming with staff

Education

GCSEs (C) incl. English & Maths

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

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), supporting 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.

Safeguarding Statement:

Oasis Academy Leesbrook is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.