Teaching Assistant Level 2

Pleckgate High School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant Level 2. Experience of working with pupils to support with speech and language development would be welcome, as is the ability to speak Urdu, but is not essential. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.

The Job:

• To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/SENCO/senior staff (or HLTA leading the class in the short-term absence of the class teacher), to implement planning and assessment, working with individual or small groups of pupils to achieve high levels of accelerated pupil progress.

• To support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promoting the inclusion of all pupils by developing their communication skills, supporting them to manage their behaviour, developing independence and social skills and to take responsibility for monitoring/reporting on the impact of class-based interventions.

• To provide supervision and guidance and learning opportunities in all non-lesson-based activities.

• Providing feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement, under the guidance of the teacher

• Promoting good pupil behaviour and dealing with conflicts and incidents in line with school policies.

What are the job requirements?

• GCSE or Equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics at level 9 – 5.

• Child Care/NVQ/ other relevant qualification (related to education is desirable) at level 2.

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting in particular meeting the needs of children who may face barriers to learning

• Experienced in sound behaviour management techniques

• The ability to speak Urdu would be useful but not essential.

• Knowledge of how to support phonics and reading development including use of cued articulation.

• Excellent written communication skills and a high level of ICT literacy.

• Is able to work as a member of a class team to support planned lessons.

• Can break down given planned tasks into small steps of learning and can give focused feedback on progress made and next steps.

• Has the ability to relate well to children

• Can work as part of a team

• Good time management and organisational skills

Amongst the many benefits of working within the Trust you will receive:

• Employee cash back plan provided free by the Trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.

• 6 sessions of free counselling including CBT, wellbeing and bereavement.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Access to government pension schemes.

• Free parking

• Training and development opportunities

• Personal development and promotion opportunities across the Trust

• Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing

Closing date: Monday 21 November 2022 at 09:00

Interview date: Monday 28 November 2022

Salary will be pro rata based on working 30 hours per week over 39 weeks per year and will be from £15,252 to £16,701 pa.

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com