Teaching Assistant Level 2

Teaching Vacancies; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider is seeking a positive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan. The role involves collaborating with teachers and providing 1:1 support, ensuring the child’s progress both academically and emotionally. A caring approach and previous experience are preferred. This position also includes supervising children during lunchtime. Apply now to join a supportive team committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Range of staff benefits

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and positivity for working with children.
• Ability to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
• Experience in maintaining a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil to access the curriculum and emotional development.
• Supervise children during lunchtime for 30 minutes daily.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENDCo.

Skills

Experience with children with SEND

Calm and caring approach

Commitment to high standards

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work within our team to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan who is currently in reception.

The successful candidate will have the skills to work alongside the class teacher and SENDCo to ensure that the child is accessing the curriculum and making positive progress with their emotional development and their academic learning. Ideally, you will have some previous experience of working with children with SEND, but most importantly we are looking for someone who is calm, caring and consistent in their approach, who is committed to maintaining our high standards and wants to make a difference, and who is willing to 'go that extra mile’ to better the life chances of our children. The role also involves supervising children for 30 minutes every day over the lunchtime period.

Further details about our school and an application form are available on our school website: www.scarcroftprimaryschool.co.uk

An application form, job description and person specification are available on the Trust website: https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

Please email applications to [e-mail] marked for the attention of Jen Mitchell.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

Commitment to safeguarding

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.