Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Romero Catholic Academy; Great Billington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Augustine's RC High School is seeking a dedicated teaching support role to work with the classroom teacher in meeting the personal, social and curriculum related needs of pupils, including those with special needs and bilingual needs. The role aims to help create a safe, supportive learning environment and to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider community.

The successful candidate will be confident, friendly, a strong team player, and capable of planning,

Qualifications

• Has experience and willingness to undergo training.
• Confident in supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Friendly and approachable in a school setting.
• Solid team player with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to work independently when needed.
• Excellent communication skills with pupils, parents and staff.
• Ability to work with children and families in a sensitive way.
• Planning, organisational and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with the teacher to meet pupils' personal, social and curriculum needs.
• Support pupils including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider community; contribute ideas and strategies.

Skills

Experience training

Support vulnerable pupils

Friendly & approachable

Team player

Independent working

Excellent communication

Sensitive work with families

Planning & IT skills

Job description

The main duties of the role will be to work with the teacher in a collaborative way, in meeting the personal, social and curriculum related needs of pupils, including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs, and to establish positive, supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider community, and by contributing ideas and strategies.

• Has experience and the willingness to undergo training
• Is confident in supporting vulnerable pupils
• Is friendly and approachable
• Is a solid team player
• Has the skill-set to work independently
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has the ability to work with children and their families in a sensitive and positive way
• Has planning, organisational and IT skills St Augustine's RC High School is a large and friendly school, under the Trusteeship of the Salford Diocese and part of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust, which welcomes pupils of all Christian denominations and world faiths or no faith. Our community is one in which we aim for our pupils to be safe, happy and successful in a positive atmosphere where every person is known, valued and given the support and guidance they need while being excited by the challenges and opportunities before them.