Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Vacancies; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school within a multi-academy trust is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team. The successful candidate will support young people, contribute positively to the classroom environment, and engage in continuous professional development. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, this role comes with excellent benefits including a pension scheme and wellbeing services. You'll be part of a supportive team focused on educational success and personal growth.

Benefits

Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to gym & fitness discounts

Access to an extensive discounts platform

Holiday entitlement of minimum 35 days

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required.
• Experience working with young people in a school environment preferred.
• Completion of first aid qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Build positive relationships with staff and students.
• Utilize technology for educational support.

Skills

Good communication skills both oral and written

Experience of working with young people

Ability to build positive relationships

Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities

Ability to use a range of technology

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in both English and Maths

DfES Teacher Assistant NVQ Level 3 (desirable)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in both English and Maths (C)
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these (A/I/R)
• Good communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R)
• Experience of working with young people, preferably in a school setting (A/I)
• Ability to use a range of technology to support the role (A/I)
• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I)
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team (A/I/R)

Desirable

• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant NVQ Level 3, or equivalent (A/C)
• Working with or caring for children of relevant age (A/I)
• Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these (A/I)
• Emergency First Aid or First aid at work qualification (C)
• Previous experience of working with young people preferably in a school setting (A/I)

Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference

What the school offers its staff

Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and will contribute to the academy’s continued success. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Lincoln Castle, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best. You would be joining a highly skilled and committed staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing

• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

Further details about the role

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.