Teaching Assistant (Level 2) x 3

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts

Free on-site parking

Canteen facilities on site

Career progression and SEND develop­-m

Professional development

Job summary

St Mary's Menston is seeking three permanent Teaching Assistant posts to support pupils with additional learning needs, provide individual and small-group interventions, and build confidence and independence. The roles operate on term-time hours of 32.5 per week plus two additional days.

Applicants should have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. The school values inclusivity, positive relationships, and safeguarding, with progression opportunities and a supportive

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children.
• Patient and resilient.
• Builds positive relationships quickly.
• Strong communication skills.
• Believes every child can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs
• Deliver interventions to individuals and small groups
• Develop students' confidence, resilience and independence
• Promote inclusion and positive relationships
• Assist teachers in creating engaging learning environments
• Be a positive role model and trusted adult

Skills

Enjoys working with children

Patient and resilient

Builds positive relationships quickly

Strong communication skills

Believes every child can succeed

Job description

Three permanent Teaching Assistant posts at St Mary's Menston, a Catholic voluntary academy rated outstanding by Ofsted, based in the school's support team. The work centres on supporting pupils with additional learning needs, running individual and small-group interventions, and building confidence and independence. Term-time hours of 32.5 a week plus two extra days suit applicants without prior school experience, such as those from childcare or youth work. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support students with additional learning needs
• Deliver interventions to individuals and small groups
• Develop students' confidence, resilience and independence
• Promote inclusion and positive relationships
• Assist teachers in creating engaging learning environments
• Be a positive role model and trusted adult

Skills & knowledge

• Enjoys working with children
• Patient and resilient
• Builds positive relationships quickly
• Strong communication skills
• Believes every child can succeed

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Online search as part of due diligence for shortlisted candidates

Other

• Commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children

Nice to have

• Experience in childcare, nursery, youth work, support or care work, sports coaching or customer-facing roles

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Canteen facilities on site
• Career progression and SEND development opportunities
• Professional development