Teaching Assistant Level 2 - The Meadows

The Deans Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deans Primary School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to work in our newly opening Resourced Provision - The Meadows, with pupils from Years 3 to 6 who have SEN and EHCPs. We value caring, committed staff who aspire to the best for every child and who work well as part of a team, supporting learning and safeguarding.

We seek professionals who are passionate about working with all children, including those needing extra support, and who can form positive relationships with

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Commitment to high standards for all pupils.
• Ability to support children including those who need more support to reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for pupils in Years 3–6 with SEN and EHCPs.
• Safeguard pupils and promote welfare in line with school policy.
• Build positive adult–pupil relationships and manage classroom activities.
• Engage with parents, carers and the wider community as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Building relationships

High standards

Job description

The Deans Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Teaching Assistant to work within our newly opening Resourced Provision - The Meadows, working with pupils from Years 3 to 6 with SEN who have EHCPs. We believe all children deserve the very best and we are looking for professionals who have a passion for working with all children, including those with additional needs. We want people who are caring, committed, have high aspirations and work well as part of a team. The appointed TA will be responsible for supporting the learning and safeguarding of the children.

The Deans Primary School requires teaching assistants who:

• Are excellent classroom practitioners;
• Value a teamwork approach;
• Have high standards of all pupils;
• Are committed to working with every child, including those who may need more support, to help them reach their potential: academically, socially and emotionally;
• Have the ability to form positive adult-pupil relationships;
• Will commit to building relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.

In return we can offer you:

• A friendly school with highly skilled staff;
• An inclusive ethos where all stakeholders are committed to ensuring all children achieve their best;
• Continued professional development;
• Happy, friendly children who love learning.

Kings Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search, and other relevant employment checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.