Teaching Assistant Level 2

Tonge Moor Primary Academy; Low Bolton; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Wellbeing support services

Résumé du poste

Tonge Moor Academy in Bolton is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support learning and classroom routines. The role works closely with teachers to ensure pupils access learning in a safe, inclusive environment.

The post holder will support pupils' educational, emotional and social development, upholding the academy's core values and safeguarding requirements within a trust framework.

Responsabilités

• Support individual pupils and small groups during learning activities.
• Lead small group learning activities, including interventions and SEND programmes.
• Help pupils understand instructions and stay engaged in lessons.
• Promote inclusion and positive interactions among pupils.
• Support pupils with SEND and EAL and adjust approaches as needed.
• Assist with pupil welfare, personal care where required, and independence.
• Support teachers with preparation, displays, and marking feedback.
• Record pupil achievement and maintain relevant records.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.
• Supervise breaktimes and contribute to a positive, safe environment.
• Attend staff meetings and training; engage in professional development.

Connaissances

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Communication Skills

Supporting Teaching and Learning

Behaviour Management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Organisation and Time Management

Supporting Inclusion and SEND

Literacy, Numeracy and ICT Skills

Initiative and Adaptability

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Description du poste

Job Description - Teaching Assistant Level 2

Grade £12.76 per hour / Term time only + 5 Days

Contract: Permanent

Location: Tonge Moor Academy

Responsible to the Headteacher, or such other line manager as may be delegated by the Headteacher

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Purpose of the Role

To provide effective support for teaching, learning, and administration at Tonge Moor Academy. The Teaching Assistant Level 2 will work closely with teachers and other staff to ensure all pupils across the school can access learning in a safe, inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment.

The postholder will promote the school's core values while supporting pupils' educational, emotional, and social development.

The postholder is expected to actively uphold and promote the vision, values, and ethos of both the Academy and the Trust in all aspects of their role and professional conduct.

Key Responsibilities

Support for Pupils

Access to Learning

• Support individual pupils and small groups during learning activities.
• Lead small group learning activities e.g interventions, phonics sessions, SEND interventions etc
• Help pupils understand instructions and remain engaged in lessons.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence and confidence in learning.

Inclusion and Wellbeing

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage positive interaction between pupils and participation in teacher-led activities.
• Contribute to a safe, caring, and nurturing learning environment.

SEND and EAL Support

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Work in accordance with any Educational Support Plans in place and making necessary reasonable adjustments.
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning needs making any adjustments as needed.

Personal Care

• Assist pupils with physical, medical, hygiene, or welfare needs where required.
• Encourage pupils to develop personal independence wherever possible.

Behaviour Management

• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and approach.
• Respond to incidents appropriately and constructively using a restorative approach.
• Support pupils in developing self-esteem, self-regulation, and positive relationships.
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviour.

Support for Teachers

Lesson Preparation

• Prepare, set out and organise any classroom resources and equipment.
• Assist in creating and maintaining classroom displays and resources
• Reinforce learning objectives and support pupil progress.

Monitoring and Feedback

• Observe and monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities.
• Provide accurate and objective feedback to teachers regarding progress and achievement.
• Support in marking books or offering feedback to pupils.

Record Keeping

• Assist with recording achievement, maintaining pupil records, and gathering information from parents/carers as directed.

Administrative Support

• Provide clerical support, such as photocopying, filing, and managing classroom supplies.

Support for the School / Academy

Policies and Procedures

• Comply and support in implementing all academy policies and procedures.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, equality, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

Supervision

• Supervise and lead play based- activities for pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes.

Professional Collaboration

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in professional development and performance management activities.
• Liaise with external professionals where appropriate.

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Core Values

The successful candidate will actively promote and demonstrate the core vision and values of Tonge Moor Academy and the Trust at all times

Organisational Competencies

The postholder will demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Communication Skills
• Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Behaviour Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Organisation and Time Management
• Supporting Inclusion and SEND
• Professionalism and Integrity
• Literacy, Numeracy and ICT Skills
• Reflective Practice and Development
• Health, Safety and Wellbeing
• Initiative and Adaptability

Our Academy Trust is committed to improving the life chances of all children through education and personal development. Each child is unique. We encourage and support every child through their exciting journey within our Trust, equipping them with the skills they need for the future.

Our approach is based on sharing excellence within our Trust, recruiting, training, and retaining the highest calibre of staff who share our vision of enlightening, enriching, empowering and evolving a generation through education.

'Enlightening, Enriching, Empowering and Evolving generations through education'

We offer a fantastic, supportive place to work along with flexible working opportunities, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.