Teaching Assistant Level 2

Wesley Methodist Primary School, Manchester, M26 4PX

12 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 December 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
14 November 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 30hours per week (Monday to Friday 9.00am – 3.30pm)
Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31st August 2025
Full-time equivalent salary: £25,183 Grade 6, SCP 6
Actual salary: £17,073

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a committed, caring and dedicated L2 Teaching Assistant to work with pupils to support needs as identified in their EHC Plan. You will need to be confident and supportive with strong behaviour management and have excellent nurturing skills in order to provide the extra motivation to inspire them to reach their goals.

Wesley Methodist Primary School is a school that is proud to be at the heart of the community where high standards are celebrated. Everyone involved with the school has high expectations in all aspects of school life. All staff are aspirational for our children aiming for both academic and personal success, which enables our pupils to flourish and shine.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who will:

Join a committed team of professionals who want the best for all our pupils.
Need to have had recent experience of working within KS2.
Have knowledge and understanding of working with children with SEND.
Have excellent communication and interaction skills in order to provide effective support Be required to attach high expectations to empathy and care.
Be calm and supportive Be able to form strong and professional working relationships with parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals.

You must possess a L2 qualification or equivalent.

What the school offers its staff

upportive parents and a welcoming local community
A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
Strong working partnerships within the Trust
Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
The opportunity to make a difference
An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
Pension scheme
Wellbeing Day
Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes
Access to Employment Assistance Programme
Access to training opportunities and professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Can be discussed at interview.

Commitment to safeguarding

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here:
Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding.318075553.docx (live.com)