Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Wellbeing) - Southall School

Telford & Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Southall School is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support the Wellbeing Team across the school and with individual students. The role is 35 hours per week during term time plus professional development days, and is permanent.

The ideal candidate will have Level 2 numeracy/literacy skills, NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or an equivalent qualification or experience, and an understanding of Child Protection policies. Patience and empathy, plus strong literacy and numeracy, are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 2 numeracy and literacy skills.
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Understanding of Child Protection policies.
• Patience and empathy towards pupils.
• Good command of literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the Wellbeing Team across the school.
• Assist individual students as required.
• Work across the whole school to support wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Patience and empathy

Communication

Education

NVQ 3 Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (to support the Wellbeing Team)

35 hours per week, term time plus PD days (permanent)

An opportunity has arisen for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant within Southall School. The job involves working across the whole school and with individual students but primarily supporting pupils within the Wellbeing Team. It is desirable for the Teaching Assistant to have experience of working with children with SEN and complex needs.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will have:

• Level two numeracy/literacy skills
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• An understanding of Child Protection policies
• Patience and empathy towards pupils
• Good command of literacy and numeracy

The post is 35 hours per week on a scale 4. The salary is £14.14 per hour.

The closing date for this post is Wednesday 4th November at 9 am.

Southall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be offered subject to the satisfactory return of safeguarding checks, two references and online checks.