Teaching Assistant Level 2

inploi; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 in Salford to provide high-quality support to children, particularly those with Special Educational Needs. Candidates must demonstrate empathy, emotional understanding, and a commitment to fostering independent learning. Prior experience with complex SEND is essential. The role involves collaboration with teachers to promote an inclusive environment for all students.

Benefits

Happy, friendly children

Supportive staff team

Whole school ethos of raising aspirations

Qualifications

• Experience in schools with children with complex SEND is a priority.
• Clear understanding of child protection and safeguarding in a school environment.
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support for all children, especially those with SEND.
• Work under the direction of the class teacher and use own initiative.
• Support emotional wellbeing and foster effective communication.

Skills

Experience in schools with children with complex SEND

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Ability to demonstrate empathy

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to work alongside our teachers and senior leaders in delivering high quality support for all children, especially those with Special Educational Needs. The role is for the current Year 1 class. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the class teacher, but also with initiative to meet the needs of children to promote inclusion and challenge. You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of emotional wellbeing and effective communication to successful learning and be able to empathise with the children, treating them with respect and compassion whilst giving them strategies to be independent and successful in the classroom. You should have a sound knowledge of adaptive behaviour management strategies for those who need it. The successful candidate will champion our children to be academically and beyond the very best that they can be. Prior experience working in schools with children with complex SEND is a priority for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support for all children, especially those with Special Educational Needs (SEND).
• Work under the direction of the class teacher and also use own initiative to meet individual needs, promote inclusion and challenge where appropriate.
• Support emotional wellbeing and effective communication to support successful learning.
• Demonstrate empathy, respect and compassion, and help children develop independence and confidence in the classroom.
• Apply adaptive behaviour management strategies as required.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience in schools with children with complex SEND is a priority.
• Clear understanding of child protection and safeguarding in a school environment.
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
• Ability to work with teachers and senior leaders and reflect the school’s values and expectations.

We offer

• Happy, friendly children who enjoy coming to school.
• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• A whole school ethos with raising aspirations at its heart.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required. Social media/online searches may occur for shortlisted candidates. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details on obtaining Certificates of Good Character: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

We will not be accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

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