Teaching Assistant Level 2

Hexham Priory School; Hexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special Schools Allowance

Term-time only + inset days

Job summary

Hexham Priory School in Hexham is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our well-established team. The post is permanent, 35 hours a week, Term Time only + 5 Inset days with an SSA included in salary.

The successful applicant will work under the guidance of teaching staff to support access to learning for pupils, both in the classroom and other approved settings, and may involve activities such as swimming or riding for the disabled where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant role in a UK school.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support access to learning under teacher guidance.
• Assist with classroom management and pupil activities.
• Work with pupils in various settings, including additional activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Pupil support

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistant L2

Band 4 point 7-11

FTE £26,403 - £28,142 plus SSA £1,539

Pro-rata £22,035.80 - £23,487.16 plus SSA £1284.44

Term Time only + 5 Inset Days

Hexham Priory School is a vibrant, caring and purposeful environment in which all our pupils thrive. Staff and pupils are proud of our school, and work together to provide a friendly and caring environment in which all pupils and staff feel valued and secure.

Our expert staff and facilities are designed to meet the individual needs of our pupils, in a bespoke way, ensuring that all our children and young people achieve their very best. Our staff work together with parents, carers and others to make sure the curriculum is personalised to maximise each pupil’s potential.

Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Health professionals all work with Teachers and Teaching Assistants to support pupils’ individual development. We have a host of therapeutic facilities on site such as a soft play, sensory room, IMAX suite, gym and therapist rooms.

We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our well-established team. The post is permanent, 35 hours a week, Term Time only + 5 Inset days and additional Special Schools Allowance (SSA) as part of your salary.

The successful applicant must be able to work as part of a team as well as being able to use initiative when appropriate. You will be expected to work with pupils of all ages and to undertake all activities as required during their time at the school.

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the class in the management of pupils. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the normal teaching area, which may include swimming, riding for the disabled etc.

We will provide you with excellent working facilities, access to training and support with induction to the school.

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.hexhamprioryschool.co.uk

Hexham Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out our safeguarding policy.

Hexham Priory School

Corbridge Road, Hexham NE46 1UY

01434 605021

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