Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing benefits

Job summary

Greenacre School in Barnsley is seeking a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant (TA2) to support pupils’ academic and personal development throughout the day. You will work under a teacher to prepare lessons, assist with reading and activities, and provide 1:1 or small-group help.

The role is full-time, term-time only with specific daily hours, enhanced safeguarding checks, and benefits offered by the Wellspring Trust.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience or interest in working with children/SEN/SEND.
• Ability to relate to children and younger people to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Getting the classroom ready for lessons.
• Supporting children in class with reading, visual learning and messy play.
• Helping those who need extra support - 1:1 and group work.
• Completing pupils record plans.
• Personal care.

Skills

Relationship skills

Reading support

1:1 and group support

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT US

Greenacre School is one of the UK’s largest special schools, educating over 300 children and young people aged 3 to 19 with severe and complex learning disabilities. In addition to the main site, the school has a number of satellite classes, which are based within local mainstream settings. This model supports Greenacre’s steadfast commitment to social inclusion. We are also very proud to be an OUTSTANDING school with Ofsted we work hard to achieve and maintain this as a team together.

Our school is proud to offer a supportive team; high quality personalised training and an opportunity to work with utterly fabulous children and young people as outlined in our VALUES - Environment - Inclusion - Commitment - Connections - Wellbeing - Magic!

THE ROLE

As a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant (TA2) at our school in Barnsley, you will offer more than classroom support. You will make connections, develop relationships and lead our pupils on the path to a bright future. This will include working under the guidance of a teacher to support the academic and personal development of children throughout the school day. This includes:

• Getting the classroom ready for lessons
• Supporting children in class with reading, visual learning and messy play
• Helping those who need extra support - 1:1 and group work
• Completing pupils record plans
• Personal care

THE CANDIDATE

• GCSE Math's and English or equivalent
• Experience or interest in working with children/ young people with SEN / SEND needs
• Ability to relate to children and younger people to build positive relationships

SALARY/ HOURS

Salary for a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant is £19,825 (starting salary) - £20,136 actual annual salary (FTE £25,613.83) working 33 hours per week Mon-Fri term time only + 5 inset days + amazing benefits working for our Wellspring trust.

This is a full time Mon-Fri (Term time only) position. The working hours are 8.50am to 3.55pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8.50am to 4.10pm Wednesday and 8.50am to 3.45pm Friday.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.