Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Anglian Learning; Bottisham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Trust-wide benefits

Job summary

Bottisham Village College is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) in its Learning Support Team. The role focuses on SEND support, primarily in the Reef provision for students with lower attainment, with occasional support in mainstream lessons.

The post is fixed-term until August 2027, part-time considered, term-time hours (30.83 per week over 39 weeks). Right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment checks including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Right to work in the UK, or in the process of obtaining it.
• Online presence check before interview.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND to access learning and build independence.
• Deliver small-group and individual interventions in literacy, metacognition, emotional resilience and communication.
• Support Reef provision students working at a lower attainment level.

Skills

SEND support

Relationship building

Patience & nurturing

Teamwork

Job description

A fixed-term Teaching Assistant (Level 2) post in the Learning Support Team at Bottisham Village College, part of Anglian Learning, running to August 2027. The role centres on SEND support, mainly in the Reef provision for students working at a lower level of attainment and occasionally in mainstream lessons, alongside the SENCo Team and teachers. Term-time hours of 30.83 a week over 39 weeks, Monday to Friday; part-time applications are considered. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so the right to work must be held or in progress.

What the job involves

• Support students with SEND to access learning, build independence and reach their potential
• Deliver small-group and individual interventions in literacy, metacognition, emotional resilience and communication
• Support students in the Reef provision who are working at a lower level of attainment
• Support students in mainstream lessons on occasion
• Support students during lessons, form time, break and lunchtime
• Work closely with the SENCo Team and teaching staff
• Promote inclusion and the wellbeing of students

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Confident supporting students with a range of SEND needs
• Positive, patient and nurturing approach
• Able to build strong relationships with students and colleagues
• Able to work effectively in a team and use own initiative

Checks & eligibility

• Pre-employment checks including Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Online presence check before interview
• Right to work in the UK, or in the process of obtaining it

Other

• Passion for supporting young people and promoting inclusion
• Commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of students

What’s offered

• Access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives, set out in the Recruitment Information Pack