Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salford-Council; Eccles; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly skilled team

Inclusive ethos

High quality CPD

Job summary

Willow tree is part of Salford City Council and is seeking staff who can support teaching and learning across year groups. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with children, parents and carers within a friendly team.

The school is committed to safeguarding and offers high quality CPD, welcoming applicants who are enthusiastic, reliable and collaborative.

Qualifications

• Have the appropriate teaching and learning Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience of working throughout the school year groups.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with children and interact according to individual needs.
• Encourage children to work with others and engage in learning activities led by all practitioners.
• Help create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in our school.
• Be approachable, enthusiastic, hardworking and a good communicator with a sense of humour.
• Value a team work approach and build relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Approachable

Enthusiastic

Education

Teaching and learning Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The successful candidate will:

• Have the appropriate teaching and learning Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Have proven experience of working throughout the school year groups.
• Under the direction of the teachers develop positive relationships with children and interact with them according to individual needs.
• Encourage children to work with others and engage in in learning activities led by all practitioners.
• Help create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in our school.
• Is approachable, enthusiastic, hardworking and a good communicator with a sense of humour
• Value a team work approach.
• Will commit to building relationships with parent, carers and the wider community.

In return we can offer you:

• A frien dly skilled team
• An inclusive ethos
• High quality CPD

If you require more information about the school please contact Mrs Elaine Patton at

[e-mail]

Willow tree is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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