Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN

Devonshire Road Primary; Bolton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Devonshire Road Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN to join our friendly two form entry primary team. The role focuses on supporting children with additional needs to access a broad and balanced curriculum, while promoting social and emotional development.

You will work with individuals and small groups under the direction of the year group teacher, with flexibility to cover across ages across the primary phases. Term time plus training days; 32.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to work with groups and individuals in a classroom setting.
• Commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN to access the curriculum.
• Work with individuals and small groups under teacher direction.
• Assist with classroom inclusion and behaviour support.

Skills

SEN support

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN

TA2 & SEN; 32.5 hours per week; Grade D, SCP 6 to SCP 11

Term time plus training days

fixed term contract (until 31.7.2027)

*Possibility of extension

Devonshire Road Primary School is a very friendly and welcoming two form entry multicultural primary school. We aim to help children achieve, rise to challenges and learn and grow with pride and confidence. We were judged as a good school with outstanding features at our most recent Ofsted in October 2022.

We are looking to appoint a hard-working, enthusiastic teaching assistant who will complement our team. The role will primarily be to support children with additional need in accessing a broad and balanced curriculum whilst developing socially and emotionally. The member of staff will be expected to work with children individually, work within small groups and facilitate the child's inclusion and development within the classroom setting under the direction of the year group teacher. Ideally, we would like to appoint a member of staff who can be flexible enough to work with a range of ages throughout the primary school phases.

Finding someone who shares our school values is the most important thing for us. We want someone who has inclusion and equality at the heart of everything they do. We want someone who has a positive outlook, a can-do problem-solving attitude and desire to always do the best for the children in their care. We want someone who will be kind, be curious and be the best they can be at all times.

We can offer:

• A friendly and supportive staff and senior leadership team.
• Well-mannered, enthusiastic children.
• Appropriate CPD opportunities.
• Fun and a challenge!

Required from: as soon as possible

The school is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.