Teaching Assistant - Level 2

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Tickton; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a highly capable Teaching Assistant for Tickton CE Primary School. The role involves indoor and outdoor learning support, plus pastoral duties, with one-to-one work for pupils with high needs. A NVQ 2 in Teaching and Learning Support or equivalent is required. DBS clearance is mandatory.

The post is part-time (31.24 hours per week), permanent, Monday to Friday, with DBS/medical clearance and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Must have a NVQ 2 Certificate in Teaching and Learning Support or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support within indoor and outdoor learning environments, including learning and pastoral support.
• Deliver one-to-one support for pupils with high needs as required and support pupils with SEN in a positive and nurturing manner.
• Work as part of a team to create a stable, calm, caring and supportive learning environment for all pupils.

Education

NVQ2 in Teaching and Learning Support

Job description

£19,895 - £20,217 per year ( Grade 4A term time pro rata)

Campaign

none

Term Entry

Permanent

Type Hours

Part time (31.24 hours per week)

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

Tickton CE Primary School, Main Street, Tickton, HU17 9RZ

The Headteacher & Governing Body are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced Teaching Assistant. The person we are looking for understands the importance of developing and nurturing the whole child. The successful candidate would have a minimum of a NVQ 2 Certificate in Teaching and Learning Support or equivalent and/or experience across the full Primary Phase.

We are a very welcoming, friendly and supportive church school, where everyone is valued and aspires to live by our Christian values of trust, honesty, forgiveness, caring and respect. We value and take care of each other - this is a rare opportunity to join our dedicated team.

The role will entail providing general support within the indoor and outdoor learning environment and will encompass learning and pastoral support as well as providing one to one support for pupils with high needs as required. Having the confidence to manage and support children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities in a positive and nurturing manner is essential, as is showing the initiative and commitment to adapting to the individual needs of children. Our support staff also work as play leaders over lunchtimes to enable children to access OPaL play.

The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team to provide a stable, calm, caring and supportive learning environment in which pupils can achieve. We require a reliable, enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individual with a passion for supporting all pupils to achieve their full personal and academic potential.

You should have excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to young people, their welfare, education and personal development. You will act as a role model to our pupils.

The post is for 5 full days (Monday to Friday), 5hours 50minutes per day.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All members of staff are expected to share this commitment.