Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Vacancies; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

CPD opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 for St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School in the Borough of Rossendale. You will work under the direction of teaching staff to support learners and assist with learning activities within the school day.

The role requires experience with children, ability to plan and deliver learning activities Safely, and a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding. A positive, collaborative approach and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting is essential.
• Ability to plan and deliver learning activities ensuring pupil safety.
• Commitment to inclusion and supporting all learners.
• Understanding of the school curriculum and how learning activities fit it.
• Ability to establish positive, respectful relationships with pupils and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with learning activities and pupil supervision.
• Contribute to a safe, well-organised classroom environment.
• Assist with group work and individualised learning as directed by teaching staff.
• Support inclusion and pupils' access to learning across the curriculum.

Skills

Experience with children

Organise learning activities

Inclusion awareness

Curriculum awareness

Build relationships with pupils

Engage with parents/carers

Promote positive values/behaviour

High expectations & respect for divers

Teamwork

Professional development

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Cuthberts Roman Catholic High School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

It is expected at Level 2 that the postholder will work under the direction of teaching staff and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enable access to learning which will be in addition to undertaking the core duties of supporting the teacher, students and the school.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Experience of working with &/or caring for children.
• The ability to organise and manage learning activities in way which keep children safe.
• Awareness of, and commitment to inclusion in a school setting.
• Awareness and understanding of school curriculum.
• The ability to establish fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with children and young people.
• The ability to recognise and respect contribution that parents and carer can make to the development and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Demonstrate and promote positive value, attitudes and behaviour you expect from pupils with whom you work
• High expectation of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements with a commitment to helping them fulfil their potential.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues
• Improve own knowledge and practice by participating in professional reviews.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.