Teaching Assistant - TA2 (AM only)

Teaching Vacancies; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team

Values-based environment

Make a difference

Skills development

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a primary school position. The role requires a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning. You will work within a supportive team, uphold safeguarding standards and contribute to an inclusive environment.

Strong communication, patience and initiative are essential as you assist pupils and collaborate with staff to promote positive educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrate genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Show patience, flexibility and a positive approach.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Have high expectations for all pupils and commitment to inclusion.
• Experience in a primary school setting would be advantageous.

Skills

Passion for learning

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork and initiative

Safeguarding commitment

Inclusion awareness

Primary school experience (advantage)

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Hold a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, as required for the post.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Demonstrate patience, flexibility and a positive approach.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Have high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion.
• Experience of working in a primary school setting would be an advantage.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team.
• A positive, values-based school environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives.
• Opportunities to develop skills and experience within education.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.