Teaching Assistant Level 2

Dean Trust Ardwick; Sale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Conditions of Service

Continuous Service

Occupational Sick Pay

Family Friendly Policies and Leave of

Health Care Cash Plan

Free places to school-run Holiday, &

Preferential Admission

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition Awards

The Believe Learning Institute

High Street Benefits and Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension and Death in Service Benefit

Annual Leave

Job summary

Dean Trust Ardwick is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the team. The role involves working under the guidance of teaching staff to support learning, assist with pupil management, and help create an inclusive classroom environment.

Successful candidates will have TA2 qualification or relevant experience and a current first aid certificate. The Trust emphasizes safeguarding and equal opportunities, with a commitment to pupil welfare and development.

Qualifications

• TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience essential
• Current first aid certificate

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Commitment to inclusion

Education

TA2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Your Role

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

The core purpose of the role will be to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Key responsibilities

1. Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, 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. Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs


4. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils


5. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher


6. Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence


7. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Benefits

• Conditions of Service


• Continuous Service


• Occupational Sick Pay


• Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence


• Health Care Cash Plan


• Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs


• Preferential Admission


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Recognition Awards


• The Believe Learning Institute


• High Street Benefits and Discounts


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Pension and Death in Service Benefit


• Annual Leave

Qualifications

TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience essential

Experience

Current first aid certificate

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community


• Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young people


• Committed

Safeguarding Information

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

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.