Teaching Assistant Level 2 - KS2
Thurcroft Junior Academy, Rotherham, S66 9DDThis job expired on 7 September 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 September 2022 at 9am
Date listed
1 August 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hours per week Monday-Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Band D point 5 -6 £19,650 - £20,043
Actual salary
- £16,086 - £16,407 Pro-rata. The salary will increase by an equivalent of 5 days of pay if the appointee has 5 years or more continuous service with the Local Authority
Teaching Assistant Level 2 - KS2 job summary
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant, who will work with colleagues to support the learning and teaching of children in Waverley Junior Academy. The post-holder will support access to learning for pupils by assisting the teacher, including the preparation of resources, implementing agreed work programmes both within and outside of the classroom, and provide general support in the classroom.
This role may be attractive to those who have attained a relevant level 2 qualification, or who may already be working as a Level 1 Teaching Assistant. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of working with children in this age range (although this is not essential).
Under the guidance of others the Level 2 Teaching Assistant will:
• Support the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment in accordance with lesson plans
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Work with pupils individually or in groups, either inside or outside of the classroom
• Model and promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour
• Monitor and record pupil progress and response to learning activities, providing feedback to the teacher
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others, and to engage in learning activities
• Administer routine tests and invigilate exams, undertaking routine marking of pupils’ work as directed by the teacher
• Encourage pupil to act independently as appropriate
The role is based at Thurcroft Junior Academy but may, on occasion, involve working at other academies within the trust.
Further information about the job
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.
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About Thurcroft Junior Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 291 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thurcroft Junior Academy website
- Email address
- vacancies@astoncetrust.org
Arranging a visit to Thurcroft Junior Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@astoncetrust.org.
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