Teaching Assistant Level 2

Lord Derby Academy; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lord Derby Academy is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join The Dean Trust. You will work under the SENCO and staff to support pupils, including those with SEND, and help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The role focuses on assisting with learning activities, implementing education plans, and recording progress under teacher guidance. A safeguarding-conscious, team-ready candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND or SEND-related needs.
• Ability to assist in delivering learning activities under supervision.
• Commitment to safeguarding, health, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring safety and access to activities.
• Assist in developing and implementing Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Use strategies in lessons to help pupils achieve learning goals and monitor progress.
• Assist with planning learning activities and record pupil progress as directed.
• Support with local/national learning strategies and report progress to teachers.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety policies and data protection procedures.

Skills

Pupil support

SEND support

Classroom assistance

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job description

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our dedicated team at Lord Derby Academy.

The core purpose of the role will be to work under the instruction of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) & relevant staff to:

1. undertake work/care/support programmes for pupils, especially those with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND)
2. enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom
3. assist in the support and integration of children with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities (SEND) within a mainstream school

Key responsibilities:

1. Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with SEND (if applicable), ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
2. Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
3. Use strategies, in lesson with the teacher/lead staff, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
4. Assist with the planning of learning activities
5. Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
6. Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies, e.g. literacy, numeracy, Key Stage 3, and recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher
7. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

For more information about the role please contact us at [e-mail]

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust.We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.