Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare scheme (Benenden)

Enhanced family leave benefits

Onsite gym facilities

Half-termly wellbeing afternoons

Free school lunch

Access to CPD enhancement

Job summary

West Kirby School and College is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to support pupils across the school, including those with special educational needs. The role involves classroom support and one-to-one work with young people with complex needs, across sports, arts, outdoor activities and life skills.

The position is 35 hours per week, onsite at the school. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a classroom environment
• Experience with 1:1 support for pupils
• Willingness to engage pupils in sports, arts and life skills activities

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in classroom settings
• Work one-to-one with pupils as needed
• Engage pupils with complex needs through sport, arts and life skills
• Assist across the school with a range of activities

Skills

Patience

Energy

Enthusiasm

Job description

A Teaching Assistant (Level 2) post at West Kirby School and College, supporting pupils across the school, including those with special educational needs. The work centres on classroom support and one-to-one working with young people with complex needs, through sport, creative arts, outdoor pursuits and life skills. The post is 35 hours a week and may involve 1:1 work, with staff also working across the whole school. Enhanced DBS and right to work are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support pupils in classroom settings
• Work one-to-one with pupils, which may make up much of the role
• Engage pupils with significant complex needs in sports, creative arts, outdoor pursuits and life skills activities
• Work across the school with all students

Experience

• Proven experience working in a classroom environment
• Proven experience working 1:1 with pupils

Skills & knowledge

• Patience, energy and enthusiasm

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Experience with pupils who have special educational needs, including ASD, learning difficulties and/or behavioural difficulties

What’s offered

• Private healthcare scheme (Benenden)
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Onsite gym facilities
• Half-termly wellbeing afternoons
• Free school lunch
• Access to CPD enhancement