Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Methodist Church in Britain; Romford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Lime Academy Forest Approach is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support pupils with complex physical, medical and learning needs under the direction of the class teacher.

You will help maintain an orderly learning environment, support inclusion, and work with families and other agencies to ensure every pupil is valued and supported. DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Supports pupils with complex physical, medical and learning needs
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks
• Works in collaboration with class teacher and support staff

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex needs to access learning under the teacher's direction
• Help maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• Assist in managing pupil behaviour in line with school policy
• Support classroom organisation and resources
• Promote inclusion and positive relationships with pupils
• Engage with families and other agencies where appropriate
• Hold high expectations for pupil progress
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the school

Skills

Pupil support

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare

Job description

The Teaching Assistant Level 2 post sits in school support at Lime Academy Forest Approach, a school within Lime Trust, a multi academy trust. The work centres on supporting pupils with complex physical, medical and learning needs through interventions set for each pupil, under the class teacher's direction. The post is part-time at 32.5 hours a week over 39 weeks in term time plus an inset week. Visa sponsorship is not available, and enhanced DBS and child protection screening are required.

What the job involves

• Support pupils with complex physical, medical and learning needs to access learning, using activities and interventions designed for their personal needs, under the class teacher's direction
• Manage pupil behaviour in line with school policy
• Support the class teacher in managing and organising the classroom
• Help create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• Promote inclusion so that all pupils have equal opportunities to learn and develop
• Build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and consideration
• Work with families and other agencies so that every pupil is valued, challenged and supported
• Hold high expectations that every pupil will make sustained academic and personal progress
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the school

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Willingness to undergo child protection screening
• Checks with past employers
• References taken up

Other

• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and ambitious approach to supporting pupils
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What’s offered

• Wide range of staff well-being benefits and support systems, detailed in a recruitment brochure
• Employee potential recognised and invested in