Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College; West Ella; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS/LGPS pension

Annual leave

Staff development

Free parking

Induction programme

Job summary

Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support (SEND) team. You will provide targeted assistance to students with special educational needs, liaising with teachers and the SENDCo to support progress and participation in the curriculum.

The role includes delivering literacy, numeracy and science support to individuals and small groups, working within a secondary school setting, and contributing to a positive learning environment with

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people with SEN, preferably in a secondary school.
• Educated to GCSE/Level 2 qualifications in Maths, English and Science.
• Able to demonstrate evidence and knowledge of strategies to enable SEN students to fulfil potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide literacy, numeracy and science support to individuals and groups.
• Liaise with classroom teachers, SENDCo and support staff to plan interventions.
• Assist with delivery of the National Curriculum and school life.

Skills

SEN experience

GCSE/Level 2 in Maths English Science

Strategy implementation knowledge

Education

GCSE/Level 2 qualifications in Maths, English and Science

Job description

Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College is seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support (SEND) team. Wolfreton is part of The Consortium Academy Trust. We are ambitious about the future - creating learning environments and excellence in teaching and learning that provide our children and young people with the best chance at a successful future. Coupled with this is the commitment, care and investment in our people, who we believe are our greatest asset. If you are a team player who is looking for a varied and interesting new career opportunity within a Learning Support Team, then we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant you will provide specific assistance to children with special educational needs, within the school environment and on school outings and to provide general assistance to teaching staff in respect of these students. You will have a clear understanding of the range of difficulties that students present in mainstream schools and to be able to demonstrate suitable strategies which can be implemented to enable these children to fulfil their potential and partake fully in all aspects of the National Curriculum and school life.

The successful candidate would be responsible for liaising with classroom teachers, and SENDCo and use student information to provide appropriate support for teaching and learning enabling students to make expected progress. You would implement literacy and numeracy support programmes for groups of students and individuals. You would undertake small group/individual teaching for literacy, numeracy and science support, under the guidance of the Learning Support teachers and SENDCo.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children and/or young people with SEN, preferably in a Secondary school environment. Candidates will also be educated to GCSE\Level 2 qualifications in Maths, English and Science. Candidates will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the range of difficulties that students present in mainstream schools and to be able to demonstrate evidence and knowledge of strategies which can be implemented to enable these children to fulfil their potential and partake fully in all aspects of the curriculum and school life.

What WE can Offer YOU

We offer all staff access to an excellent pension (TPS/LGPS); a generous annual leave entitlement with additional shutdown days over the Christmas period; staff development opportunities; free onsite car parking; and a supportive induction programme.

• We offer all staff access to an excellent pension (TPS/LGPS)
• a generous annual leave entitlement with additional shutdown days over the Christmas period
• staff development opportunities
• free onsite car parking
• a supportive induction programme

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact our People Services team via [e-mail]

You can complete the“Additional Requirements” section of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.

The Consortium Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure, in line with the usual terms and conditions of employment at The Consortium Academy Trust.

Wolfreton reserves the right to close this listing early therefore early applications are encouraged.