Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Langley; Highgate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Langley in Highgate is seeking committed Teaching Assistants (Grade A pt 3-11) to support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing within an inclusive school community.

Role involves working with individuals and small groups, assisting with activities, and collaboration with staff. Positions available for 15 or 33.5 hours per week, term-time only, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and under direction.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Experience with children is desirable; SEND setting is an advantage.
• Essential: fluent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and during structured activities.
• Assist with the delivery of learning activities as directed by teaching staff.
• Promote pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Support pupils with additional needs.
• Work effectively as part of a team and liaise with staff and external professionals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Safeguarding commitment

Adaptable and calm

Fluent English

Job description

The successful candidates will work under the direction of teaching staff to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing. This will include working with individuals and small groups of pupils, supporting access to the curriculum, and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.,

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and during structured activities
• Assisting with the delivery of learning activities as directed by teaching staff
• Promoting pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Supporting pupils with additional needs
• Working effectively as part of a team and liaising with staff and external professionals We are seeking to appoint committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (Grade A pt 3-11) to join our supportive and hardworking team., A positive, calm, and flexible approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively under direction and as part of a team
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Experience of working with children is desirable; experience within a SEND setting is an advantage, Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. A welcoming and inclusive school community
• A strong, supportive staff team
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development

We have positions available working either 15 or 33.5 hours per week, term-time only. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a school where teamwork, professionalism, and care for pupils and staff are central to our values. Langley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to:

• An enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information
• Online checks in line with KCSiE Part 3
• Verification of ID (birth certificate & additional documentation), qualifications and employment history
• Satisfactory references, including one from your current or most recent employer
• Verification of right to work in the UK

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of criminal record form prior to interview. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).