Teaching Assistant Level 2 - (Physical, Medical and Sensory Needs)

Salford-Council; Worsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's RC High School, under Salford City Council, is seeking a capable Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support learning and inclusion across the classroom. You will work closely with teachers and pupils to help progress and nurture confidence in every learner.

The role may include short- term lesson cover after training, a commitment to safeguarding, and experience assisting learners with physical, medical and/or sensory needs. DBS disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates passion for education and learning.
• Believes strongly in inclusive practices for all learners.
• Experience or background in supporting learners with physical/medical/sensory needs.
• Maintains high standards for the learning environment and available resources.
• Desires to inspire, engage and enthuse students.
• Willing to engage in professional development and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teachers and pupils to aid learning.
• Work with individuals and small groups to progress learning objectives.

Skills

Love for education

Inclusion for all

Support for physical/medical/sensory

Learning environment

Inspire and engage students

CPD/training engagement

Job description

The Governors of St Patrick's RC High School are looking to appoint an excellent Level 2 Teaching Assistant, who is committed to ensuring our school continues to offer an inclusive environment for all pupils.

Duties will include providing support to teachers, working with pupils on an individual and small group basis to help with their learning. Lesson cover may also be required after training in this area.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a love for education and learning.
• Feel passionately about inclusion for all.
• Have experience / a background in supporting people with physical, medical and/or sensory needs.
• Have high regard for their learning environment and resources.
• Have the desire to inspire, engage and enthuse students.
• Engage with professional development opportunities, training sessions and CPD.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
• Qualifications/registrations - if applicable for the role

Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.