Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Hamworthy Primary Federation

The Methodist Church in Britain; Yate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing day

Training & development

Pension entitlement

Holiday entitlement increase

Discounts via benefits portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light card eligibility

Job summary

Hamwic Education Trust, via the Hillary Partnership of Hamworthy Primary Federation, is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils from Nursery to Year 6 across two schools. The role is term-time only, with 30 to 30.83 hours per week, and the work location will be confirmed at interview.

You will work with the class teacher, SENCO/Inclusion Leader and senior leaders to provide high-quality support and promote inclusive education in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children.
• Commitment to inclusive education.
• Ability to provide high-quality support for pupils.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to take on a new challenge.
• Works well in a supportive, dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support for pupils from Nursery to Year 6.
• Work across any school in the federation, as the needs of the school dictate.
• Work alongside and under the direction of the class teacher, SENCO/Inclusion Leader and SLT.

Skills

Positive, caring manner

Inclusive education

High-quality pupil support

Enthusiasm for new challenges

Team collaboration

Job description

This Level 2 Teaching Assistant post sits across the two schools of Hamworthy Primary Federation, part of the Hillary Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust. The role supports pupils from Nursery to Year 6 under the class teacher, SENCO and senior leaders. It is term-time only, 30 to 30.83 hours a week, and the work location is set at interview. Experience with young children is needed, and an enhanced DBS check applies.

What the job involves

• Provide high-quality support for pupils from Nursery to Year 6
• Work across any school in the federation, as the needs of the school dictate
• Work alongside and under the direction of the class teacher, SENCO/Inclusion Leader and SLT

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with young children

Skills & knowledge

• Positive, caring manner with high aspirations for pupils' achievement
• Commitment to inclusive education
• Ability to provide high-quality support for pupils
• Enthusiasm and willingness to take on a new challenge
• Works well in a supportive, dynamic team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced criminal record and barring (DBS) check
• Safer recruitment checks: references, work and training history, online searches and other vetting

What’s offered

• Flexible working where possible
• Wellbeing day
• Training and development programmes
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teacher Pension Scheme
• Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
• Lifestyle Savings discounts through the benefits portal
• Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling for employees and family members
• Blue Light card eligibility