Teaching Assistant, Level 2

Bottisham Village College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bottisham Village College is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join the Learning Support Team. You will work with the SENCo Team and teaching staff to support students with SEND and those in the Reef provision, helping them access learning and develop independence.

The role includes delivering targeted interventions in literacy, metacognition, emotional resilience and communication skills, and supporting learners during lessons, form time, breaks and lunchtimes.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and also use initiative.
• Patience and a nurturing approach when supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small-group and one-to-one interventions (literacy, metacognition, resilience, communication).
• Support students during lessons, form time, breaks and lunchtimes.
• Assist students with SEND to access learning and develop independence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Job description

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support Team. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCo Team and teaching staff to support students within our Reef provision, who are working at a lower level of attainment, and occasionally students within mainstream lessons. You will provide targeted support for students with SEND, helping them to access learning, develop independence and achieve their potential.

The role will include delivering small-group and individual interventions in areas such as literacy, metacognition, emotional resilience and communication skills, as well as supporting students during lessons, form time, break and lunchtime.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting young people and promoting inclusion.
• Has a positive, patient and nurturing approach.
• Can build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
• Is confident supporting students with a range of SEND needs.
• Can work effectively as part of a team while also using their own initiative.
• Is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of all students.