Teaching Assistant Level 2 - KS2

Thurcroft Junior Academy, Rotherham, S66 9DD

27 days remaining to apply

• Expected start date

  As soon as possible

• Application deadline

  7 September 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 August 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Key stage: KS2
• Working pattern:
  • Term time
  • 35 hours per week Monday-Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Annual or 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.

Applying for the job

Please visit www.thurcroftjunioracademy.org or www.astonacademy.org

Supporting documents

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Person Profile - Level 2 Teaching Assistant Junior Academies (June 2021).docx - 26.4 KB (opens in a new tab)

External Advertisement - Level 2 L2 TA TJA (Sept 2022).docx - 173 KB (opens in a new tab)

Job Profile - Level 2 Teaching Assistant TJA Junior Academies (July 2020).docx - 30.5 KB (opens in a new tab)

About Thurcroft Junior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 276 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in a new tab)
• School website: Thurcroft Junior Academy website (opens in a new tab)
• Contact email: vacancies@astoncetrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thurcroft-junior-academy (opens in a new tab)

At Thurcroft Junior Academy we seek to provide the highest possible standard of education for all pupils in our care.

We provide a positive, stimulating, aspirational and caring learning environment where every individual is valued and respected and where every child matters.

We celebrate the talents and abilities of all our pupils, working with them to develop new skills and build on their existing knowledge.

The academy values the strong partnership that exists between parents, children, staff and governors and believes that working together the children at our academy experience the best possible start in life.

Aston Community Education Trust are a forward thinking and ambitious multi-academy trust, comprising of three senior academies and nine junior academies across the Rotherham, Sheffield and North Derbyshire areas.
ACET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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