Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Hampton Gardens Secondary School; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Job summary

Hampton Academies Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs and help them engage, progress and succeed. You will work with Inclusion, SEND and Pastoral teams to promote positive behaviour, monitor progress, and deliver learning activities for individuals and small groups.

This role includes DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities. The post is for 32.5 hours per week (term time plus 5 days) with an actual salary range of

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to support students with additional needs and EHCPs.
• Collaborative work with Inclusion, SEND and Pastoral teams.

Responsibilities

• Support student induction, assessment and intervention.
• Assist with planning and delivery of learning activities for individuals and small groups.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Support targeted activities or clubs during break, lunchtime or after school.
• Work with the Inclusion Team to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with young people

Supports students with additionalneeds

Team collaboration

Job description

Looking for the next step in your career as an established Teaching Assistant? Join us as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, supporting students with additional needs and helping them to engage, progress, and succeed.

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will support teaching staff and work closely with the wider Inclusion, SEND, and Pastoral teams to enhance the development and education of students, including those with EHCPs and additional needs.

You will work within a structured and supportive environment, helping to promote positive behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing. You will support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and contribute to improving attendance and raising standards.

Your duties will include supporting student induction, assessment, intervention, and ongoing learning, as well as assisting with the planning and delivery of learning activities for individuals and small groups. Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers will also form part of your role.

Additionally, you may support targeted activities or clubs during break, lunchtime, or after school as part of the Achievement Support programme.

This role involves working closely with an experienced Inclusion Team, including the SENDCo and SEN Leadership Team, within a collaborative and supportive environment.

For this position, you will need experience working with young people, ideally within an educational setting, and some experience supporting students with additional needs. This role would suit someone looking to further develop their skills and progress within a Teaching Assistant career pathway.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is proactive, patient, and passionate about supporting students with additional needs.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Working Hours & Salary

Grade 6: £27,273 to £29,541 FTE

• 8.15am - 3.30pm (with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break)
• 32.5 hours/week, term time plus 5 days
• Actual salary: £20,513 - £22,219

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).