Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

The Active Learning Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

LGPS

Job summary

The Active Learning Trust is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant for Hillside Primary School & Nursery in Ipswich. You will provide support to teachers, work with individuals and small groups, and help pupils build confidence, independence and a love of learning.

The role focuses on inclusion and meeting the needs of all students, including those with additional needs. You will assist in preparing resources, monitoring progress and reporting wellbeing, under the guidance of teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Supports teaching and learning for individuals and small groups.
• Promotes inclusion, independence, engagement and positive behaviour across the classroom.
• Assists in monitoring and reporting pupil progress, attainment and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for individuals and small groups, adapting activities to meet pupils' needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, engagement and positive behaviour across the classroom.
• Assist in monitoring, recording and reporting pupil progress, attainment and wellbeing.
• Support pupils with SEND, personal care, social development and emotional wellbeing where required.
• Prepare learning resources and work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals to support pupil success.

Skills

Support learning

Inclusion & engagement

Pupil progress tracking

SEND support

Job description

We are looking for Teaching Assistant's (Level 2) to join our team at Hillside Primary School & Nursery in Ipswich, a welcoming and inclusive school community where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with teachers, supporting learning both in the classroom and through targeted small group or individual support, while helping pupils develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. We are seeking someone who brings warmth, patience and high expectations, and who shares our commitment to ensuring that all children, including those with additional needs, can participate fully, make progress and flourish. Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for individuals and small groups, adapting activities to meet pupils' needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, engagement and positive behaviour across the classroom.
• Assist in monitoring, recording and reporting pupil progress, attainment and wellbeing.
• Support pupils with SEND, personal care, social development and emotional wellbeing where required.
• Prepare learning resources and work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals to support pupil success

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and LGPS