Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Plantation Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L26 0TH

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 22 hours per week, Monday to Thursday. Term time only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade D, SCP 5-6
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance £1,491 per year (pro-rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Plantation Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is ambitious and has an excellent work ethic to join their team as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will work in the nursery to support the physical and general care of individuals and groups of children, including those with special educational needs.

Key responsibilties:

• Supervise and provide support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with personal care tasks such as toileting, dressing, feeding and administering medication
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and encourage their interaction and engagement in activities
• Support the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Provide feedback to pupils based on their progress and achievements
• Assist in creating a supportive and orderly classroom environment
• Provide clerical and administrative support, including photocopying, filing and record keeping
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and help develop pupils’ competence in its use
• Promote good pupil behaviour and deal promptly with conflicts and incidents
• Assist with the supervision of pupils outside of lesson times, including before and after school

Personal attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Adaptability and a positive attitude towards change
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and equality

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children in an educational setting
• NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification/experience
• GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English
• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including first aid

What the school offers its staff

With a commitment to recruiting, nurturing, and developing staff, we offer a supportive and welcoming environment where every team member is valued.

We can offer you:

• Opportunities for Growth: Join a growing school with a proven track record of staff development
• A Collaborative Environment: Work as part of a supportive team with excellent colleagues
• An Inclusive Community: Be part of a school that values diversity and inclusion
• Modern Facilities: Benefit from a new school building programme and ongoing refurbishments
• Expansive Grounds: Utilise extensive school grounds to enhance the learning experience of our pupils.
• A Network of Support: Access support and networking opportunities within the Rowan Learning Trust.
• A Nurturing Restorative Approach: Embrace a restorative, trauma informed behaviour approach in our school culture.
• Your Professional Development: Develop leadership skills as a subject leader and support the wider school.
• Strong Governance: Enjoy the backing of a supportive governing body and uphold our Super Values.
• A Warm Welcoming Atmosphere: Join a friendly and welcoming school community with supportive staff.

Why join us?

• Make a significant impact in a school that values your growth and development.
• Collaborate with a supportive team and benefit from excellent colleague support.
• Contribute to an inclusive school community that prioritises diversity and equality.
• Work in a modern school environment with ongoing refurbishments and ample resources.
• Utilise extensive school grounds to enhance the learning journey for our pupils.
• Access support and networking opportunities within the Rowan Learning Trust.
• Embrace a restorative behaviour approach and develop leadership skills as a subject leader.
• Join a warm and welcoming school community with a strong ethos supported by our Super Values.
• Enjoy the backing of a supportive governing body committed to your success.

Further details about the role

Further information about this role, including the full job description and person specification, and details on how to apply can be found in our recruitment pack. Please follow this link to find the recruitment pack and application form for this position:

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 22nd November 2024 and interviews will take place on Monday 2nd December 2024. Start date as soon as possible or 6th January 2025.

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to p.robinson@rlt.education

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

PPS Recruitment Pack - Level 2 TA November 2024.pdf - 312 KB (opens in new tab)

About Plantation Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 480 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Plantation Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: p.robinson@rlt.education
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plantation-primary-school-liverpool (opens in new tab)

At Plantation Primary School, we foster a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to nurturing the academic, social, and emotional development of every child. Located in the heart of Halewood, Knowsley, our school embodies a caring ethos where kindness, respect, determination, and honesty are at the core of everything we do – our Super Values.

Over the years, Plantation Primary School has been recognised for our commitment to excellence in education and holistic development. We take pride in our achievements, including prestigious awards such as the School Games Gold award, the Knowsley Schools for Health Gold Award, and the International School Award for Outstanding Development of the International Dimension in the Curriculum. Our dedication to arts, literacy, and sports excellence has been acknowledged through various accolades, including the Arts Mark Award Silver and the Educate Awards for Outstanding Commitment to PE & Sport.

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