Pupil Support & Teaching Assistant - Warm, Creative Helper

Lancashire County Council; Walton-le-Dale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton-le-dale Primary School in Preston, Lancashire, is seeking a caring, creative Pupil Support Worker to join our team and combine TA2 duties. You will build relationships with children, support those with anxiety or attendance barriers, and help them feel safe and ready to learn each morning.

For the remainder of the day, you will work within a classroom as a TA2, assisting teaching, learning and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications NVQ Level 2 qualification or above appropriate to the post (or equivalent).
• Desirable Qualifications Skills/knowledge equivalent to a Level 3 qualification, or working towards a Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning.
• Essential Experience Experience of working with or caring for young people age 3-11.
• Desirable Experience Previous experience of working with young people with complex needs or challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support a small group of identified pupils each morning, focusing on attendance, anxiety or learning barriers.
• Work within a classroom as a TA2 for the rest of the day, supporting teaching and inclusion.

Skills

Warmth & nurturing

Relationship building

Patience

Creativity

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above

Level 3 qualification (desirable)

Job description

Walton-le-dale Primary School in Preston, Lancashire, is seeking a caring, creative Pupil Support Worker to join our team and combine TA2 duties. You will build relationships with children, support those with anxiety or attendance barriers, and help them feel safe and ready to learn each morning.

For the remainder of the day, you will work within a classroom as a TA2, assisting teaching, learning and inclusion.