Teaching Assistant Level 2 SAN

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Online training courses and accredited

Job summary

Saint Paul’s High School is seeking a Permanent Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SAN) to support students and help overcome barriers to learning. You will work in groups under a teacher, deliver therapy programmes and ILPs, and supervise classes as required.

The role focuses on pupils with high needs, EHCPs and SEND; GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above are required. A collaborative, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above.

Responsibilities

• Support students who need help to overcome barriers to learning.
• Provide specialist support in a specific area of the curriculum.
• Work with groups of students under teacher supervision, including delivering therapy programmes of work.
• Implement individual learning plans (ILPs).
• Assist the teacher to keep the classroom and outdoor environment safe.
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes in or outside the main teaching area.

Skills

Adaptability to challenging situations

Education

GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above

Job description

Permanent Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SAN) post at Saint Paul's High School, for Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust, on term-time hours of 35 a week over 39 weeks. The work covers supporting students who need help overcoming barriers to learning, working in groups under a teacher, delivering therapy programmes and ILPs, and supervising groups or whole classes. The focus is children with high needs, EHCPs and SEND, where experience is particularly welcomed. GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above is required.

What the job involves

• Support students who need help to overcome barriers to learning
• Provide specialist support in a specific area of the curriculum
• Work with groups of students under teacher supervision, including delivering therapy programmes of work
• Implement individual learning plans (ILPs)
• Assist the teacher to keep the classroom and outdoor environment safe
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes in or outside the main teaching area

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above

Skills & knowledge

• Adapts and responds appropriately to challenging situations

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Satisfactory references
• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Other pre-employment checks where applicable

Other

• Strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Enthusiastic and motivated to challenge, inspire and motivate students
• Open to new ideas
• Committed to working as part of a team
• Good sense of humour

Nice to have

• Experience of working with children with high needs
• Experience with EHCPs and a variety of SEND needs

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.5%
• Access to online training courses and accredited qualifications
• Opportunities to access other relevant paid training
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, extended to family members
• Health Cash Plan paid for by the Trust, covering optical, dental, therapies, health screening, gym and retail discounts
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers
• Support and close links from other schools in the multi-academy trust