Teaching Assistant

St Lukes; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke's CE Primary in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to provide targeted SEND support. The post is fixed-term and 35 hours per week, with duties including planning, delivering and monitoring learning activities, in collaboration with staff and the SENCO.

Applicants should hold a Level 2 TA qualification and be able to provide regular feedback on pupil progress. The role supports safeguarding and data protection requirements as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Able to work with staff and SENCO to establish learning support.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff and SENCO to establish appropriate learning support.
• Plan and implement agreed teaching activities.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observational assessments and keeping records.
• Provide objective and regular feedback on pupils' achievement and progress.

Skills

SEND support

Lesson planning

Assessment & feedback

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

35 hours per week, 8.15/30am to 3.45/4pm. Required as soon as possible. St Luke's is a Church of England (Aided) Primary School which is proud to be a central part of the diverse community of Blakenhall; we create opportunities for children to 'Aspire, Believe and Achieve'. The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated practitioner (minimum Level 2) to work within our school to provide targeted support for children with SEND. The role will include:

• working with staff & SENCO to establish appropriate learning support
• planning and implementing agreed teaching activities
• monitoring and evaluating pupils' responses to learning activities through observational assessments and completing records achievement/progress against pre-determined learning objectives
• providing objective and accurate regular feedback on pupils' achievement, progress, problems, etc.

Please note that as this position is subject to SEND additional funding, the post will be a fixed term position and reviewed on a regular basis. Applicants must hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification. St Luke's CE (A) Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to receipt of suitable references and an Enhanced Disclosure check (enhanced with Barred list check) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. Also, where applicable, further checks on staff who have lived or worked outside the UK for more than 3 months will be carried out. St Luke's is committed to adhering to General Data Protection Regulations.