Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Lotus Academy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Academy in Sheffield is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated staff team in a busy learning environment.

You will support whole class lessons, small group work and provide one-to-one assistance, with a focus on learners' emotional and social needs and safeguarding responsibilities.

Knowledge of SEN is advantageous, and the role offers opportunities to contribute to improving life chances for our children.

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant in mainstream or specialist setting.
• Ability to respond to emotional, social and mental health needs.
• Awareness of safety and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Flexibility to support whole class, groups and one-to-one.

Responsibilities

• Support whole class lessons and group activities.
• Provide one-to-one support to pupils.
• Promote a positive culture and help raise life chances for learners.
• Respond to individual learning needs as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Adaptable

SEN knowledge

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teaching Assistant to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, or someone who has exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.

Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs, which may include personal care and hygiene needs such as toileting and nappy changing.

Via your excellent interpersonal skills, you will have the opportunity to make judgements on the attainment and progress of our students and be able to help them celebrate success.

You will be working as part of a team supporting whole class lessons, group work and working one to one with pupils. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people.