Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Martins Wood Primary School; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 16,500 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Learning Trust is seeking a caring and flexible team member to support children across Early Years, KS1 and KS2. The role involves assisting with engaging activities, helping the teacher manage the classroom, and supervising at lunchtimes.

You will work across the school with a focus on safeguarding and inclusion. Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification or be working toward it, with excellent communication skills and a positive, energetic approach to learning.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and an understanding of the needs of children in both group and individual settings.
• Experience across Early Years, KS1 and KS2 is desirable.
• Qualification at Level 3 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering engaging activities across the school to promote child development.
• Support the class teacher with classroom management and a safe, inclusive environment.
• Support teaching and learning across the school and observe progress to tailor learning.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development and foster independence.
• Participate in lunchtime supervision as required.

Skills

Caring

Flexibility

Initiative

Communication

Understanding children's needs

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are looking for someone who is caring, flexible, shows initiative and is able to work as part of our school. You should have good communication skills and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the needs of children in large and small groups and as well as on an individual basis. The successful candidate will also have the ability to approach tasks with enthusiasm, positivity, energy and commitment. Ideally, we would like the candidate to be qualified at level 3.

This position will be working across the school in Early Years, KS1 and KS2, we would therefore encourage applications from candidates with experience in all areas.

Duties will also include some lunchtime supervision.

Hours: 8.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday

Total 35 hours per week (term time only)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in delivering engaging activities that promote children's development across all areas.
• Support the class teacher in managing classroom dynamics and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.
• Support the teaching and learning of children across the school.
• Observe and assess children's progress, providing feedback to help tailor individual learning experiences.
• Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development, helping to foster independence and positive behaviour.
• Contribute positively to the work of the team, sharing ideas and resources to enhance the overall learning experience.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, supporting them to engage in their child’s learning journey.

Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online social media check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

Employment at Ivy Learning Trust is also subject to:

• Satisfactory references
• Barred list check (regulated activity roles)
• Section 128 check (for applicable roles)
• Overseas criminal records check (where required) D
• Identity check
• Right to work in the UK
• Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role
• Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable