Teaching Assistant Level 2 at Tonge Moor Primary Academy

Tonge Moor Primary Academy; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site nurseries

Extended care options (out-of-school/0

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Tonge Moor Primary Academy in Bolton is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to provide effective classroom support, assist with small group interventions and help pupils access learning in a safe, inclusive environment.

You will work with teachers and staff to promote wellbeing, assist with lesson preparation, and contribute to pupil progress and feedback in a supportive school community.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups during learning activities.
• Lead small group learning activities e.g interventions, phonics sessions, SEND interventions etc.
• Help pupils understand instructions and remain engaged in lessons.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence and confidence in learning.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage positive interaction between pupils and participation in teacher-led activities.
• Contribute to a safe, caring, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Work in accordance with Educational Support Plans and make necessary reasonable adjustments.
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning needs making adjustments as needed.
• Assist pupils with physical, medical, hygiene, or welfare needs where required.
• Encourage pupils to develop personal independence wherever possible.
• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy and restorative approaches.
• Respond to incidents appropriately and constructively using a restorative approach.
• Support pupils in developing self-esteem, self-regulation, and positive relationships.
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviour.
• Prepare, set out and organise classroom resources and equipment.
• Assist in creating and maintaining classroom displays and resources.
• Reinforce learning objectives and support pupil progress.
• Observe and monitor pupils' responses to learning activities.
• Provide accurate and objective feedback to teachers regarding progress and achievement.
• Support in marking books or offering feedback to pupils.
• Assist with recording achievement, maintaining pupil records, and gathering information from parents/carers as directed.
• Provide clerical support, such as photocopying, filing, and managing classroom supplies.
• Comply and support in implementing academy policies and procedures.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, equality, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.
• Supervise and lead play-based activities for pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Liaise with external professionals where appropriate.

Job description

About this Role

JobDescription - Teaching Assistant Level 2

Grade£12.76 per hour / Term time only + 5 Days

Location:Tonge Moor Academy

Responsibleto the Headteacher, or such other line manager as may be delegated by theHeadteacher

Purposeof the Role

Toprovide effective support for teaching, learning, and administration at TongeMoor Academy. The Teaching Assistant Level 2 will work closely with teachersand other staff to ensure all pupils across the school can access learning in asafe, inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment.

The postholder will promote the school's core values while supporting pupils'educational, emotional, and social development.

The postholder is expected to actively uphold and promote the vision,values, and ethos of both the Academy and the Trust in all aspects of theirrole and professional conduct.

Key Responsibilities

Supportfor Pupils

Accessto Learning

• Support individual pupils and small groups during learning activities.
• Lead small group learning activities e.g interventions, phonics sessions, SEND interventions etc
• Help pupils understand instructions and remain engaged in lessons.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence and confidence in learning.

Inclusionand Wellbeing

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage positive interaction between pupils and participation in teacher-led activities.
• Contribute to a safe, caring, and nurturing learning environment.

SENDand EAL Support

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Work in accordance with any Educational Support Plans in place and making necessary reasonable adjustments.
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning needs making any adjustments as needed.

PersonalCare

• Assist pupils with physical, medical, hygiene, or welfare needs where required.
• Encourage pupils to develop personal independence wherever possible.

BehaviourManagement

• Promote positive behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy and approach.
• Respond to incidents appropriately and constructively using a restorative approach.
• Support pupils in developing self-esteem, self-regulation, and positive relationships.
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviour.

Supportfor Teachers

LessonPreparation

• Prepare, set out and organise any classroom resources and equipment.
• Assist in creating and maintaining classroom displays and resources
• Reinforce learning objectives and support pupil progress.

Monitoringand Feedback

• Observe and monitor pupils' responses to learning activities.
• Provide accurate and objective feedback to teachers regarding progress and achievement.
• Support in marking books or offering feedback to pupils.

RecordKeeping

• Assist withrecording achievement, maintaining pupil records, and gatheringinformation from parents/carers as directed.

AdministrativeSupport

• Provide clerical support, such as photocopying, filing, and managing classroom supplies.

Supportfor the School / Academy

Policiesand Procedures

• Comply and support in implementing all academy policies and procedures.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, equality, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

Supervision

• Supervise and lead play based- activities for pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes.

ProfessionalCollaboration

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in professional development and performance management activities.
• Liaise with external professionals where appropriate.

CoreValues

Thesuccessful candidate will actively promote and demonstrate the core vision and valuesof Tonge Moor Academy and the Trust at all times

OrganisationalCompetencies

• Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Communication Skills
• Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Behaviour Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Organisation and Time Management
• Supporting Inclusion and SEND
• Professionalism and Integrity
• Literacy, Numeracy and ICT Skills
• Reflective Practice and Development
• Health, Safety and Wellbeing
• Initiative and Adaptability

Benefits

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Nurturing Work Environment: Benefit from on-site nurseries available during school terms and 52-week private nurseries at preferential rates.
• Extended Care Options: Enjoy access to our out-of-school and holiday clubs, also offered at discounted rates.
• Professional Growth: Embark on a journey of personal development with bespoke opportunities and comprehensive access to the Schoot CPD package.
• Technological Advancement: Experience our dynamic digital strategy, including 1-1 iPads for both pupils and staff.
• Dedicated Support: Rely on our on-site Trust HR and full-time IT support teams, dedicated to your needs.
• Strong Leadership: Be part of a team backed by committed Directors and Governors, and a leadership that values your workload and well-being.
• Inspiring Students: Teach pupils who are well-behaved, eager to learn, and who find joy and calm in their school life.
• A Family Ethos: Join a community that cherishes individual talent, empowering everyone to achieve their best.

Our Academy Trust is committed to improving the life chances of all children through education and personal development. Each child is unique. We encourage and support every child through their exciting journey within our Trust, equipping them with the skills they need for the future.

Our approach is based on sharing excellence within our Trust, recruiting, training, and retaining the highest calibre of staff who share our vision of enlightening, enriching, empowering and evolving a generation through education.

'Enlightening, Enriching, Empowering and Evolving generations through education'

We offer a fantastic, supportive place to work along with flexible working opportunities, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.