Level 2 Teaching & Learning Assistant

Parkside Community School; Birdholme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkside Community School are seeking to appointment enthusiastic and experienced Teaching & Learning Assistants, Level 2, to provide effective support for students with SEND and support the delivery of a differentiated curriculum as directed by the SEND Manager.

Hours of Work: Mon -Fri 8.30am - 3.05pm. 28 hours per week. In the event a candidate does not fully meet the person specification/experience, then a temporary contract may be issued.

Qualifications

• GCSE level of education A-C or equivalent (to include EM) /A levels.
• Good ICT skills and ability to use data effectively.
• Experience supporting young learners in an educational setting.
• Experience working with pupils within an agreed behaviour management policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students with SEND and assist with delivery of a differentiated curriculum as directed by the SEND Manager.
• Maintain student records and provide feedback to relevant staff.
• Work as part of a team to raise attainment and support learning.

Skills

ICT skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Data handling KS3/KS4

Education

GCSE A-C or equivalent

A levels

Job description

Parkside Community School are seeking to appointment enthusiastic and experienced Teaching & Learning Assistants, Level 2, to provide effective support for students with SEND and support the delivery of a differentiated curriculum as directed by the SEND Manager.

• GCSE level of education A-C or equivalent (to include EM) /A levels
• A good level of appropriate ICT skills
• Experience of supporting young learners in an organisational setting
• Experience of working with pupils within an agreed behaviour management policy
• Clear understanding of the Key stage 3 and 4 national curriculum
• Work constructively as part of a team
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Understanding of how data is used at KS3 and KS4
• An understanding of individual learning styles
• Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and engage in strategies to overcome these barriers
• Ability to maintain student records and feedback to relevant staff
• Ability to employ a range of coaching skills including group work
• Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application
• Knowledge, understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students

What we offer:

• a small and friendly school
• fantastic students
• an ambitious and supportive staff body
• huge support and progression opportunities
• excellent support from the Embark Federation central team
• excellent ongoing CPD and career development within our school, and across the Embark family of schools
• an impressive range of Embark employee benefits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yUk8ZlSAR0

Hours of Work Mon -Fri 8.30am - 3.05pm. 28 hours per week

Wednesday fortnightly CPD meeting 3.05pm to 4.05pm

In the event a candidate does not fully meet the person specification/experience, then a temporary contract may be issued.