Teaching Assistant Level 2

Watergrove Trust; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Matthew Moss High School, part of Watergrove Trust, is recruiting a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support pupils with SEND and EAL. The role is permanent, 30 hours per week, term-time only, with hours from 8:25am to 3:05pm.

We seek someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills who can relate well to students and staff, and is eager to contribute to the school’s learning culture. This role suits a graduate seeking practical teaching/learning support experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to relate to students and staff.
• Experience or interest in supporting children with SEND and EAL.
• Ideal for a graduate seeking teaching/learning support experience.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND and EAL in class activities.
• Assist teaching staff in lessons and learning tasks.
• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to relate to students

Education

Graduate

Job description

Permanent / 30 hours per week / Term time only

Required as soon as possible.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to our trust school; Matthew Moss High School. The Teaching Assistant will support children with SEND and EAL.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to relate professionally and confidently to students and staff and be willing to contribute to the Schools work in supporting children with Special Educational Needs. This would be an ideal opportunity for a graduate interested in teaching / learning support to gain valuable experience.

Hours of employment are 8.25am to 3.05pm (including 40 minutes break for lunch which is unpaid) term time only.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• A passionate advocate and role model for CHANGE
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the 'extra mile' for our young people

Why work for the Watergrove Trust and MMHS? We can offer:

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a "Good" Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils' behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.

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