Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Cover

The Trustees are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Cover Level 2 Teaching Assistant. This role will provide cover for staff absence across the school, supporting the effective delivery of teaching and learning and ensuring continuity for pupils.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

• Previous experience of working with young people of school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting
• Experience of supporting teaching and learning within a special needs setting to a dedicated group of students
• Experience of supporting the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning
• Experience of recording student progress and providing regular feedback to stakeholders
• Experience of working in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
• The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students
• A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
• The physical and emotional resilience to support students with Special Educational and sometimes complex needs, taking a non-judgemental approach
• The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
• Willingness to participate in own professional development

Salary & Benefits

Salary: NJC scale points 5-11: £26,427 – £29,071 per annum (full time equivalent)

SEN allowance: £1,590 per annum

Hours of work: 34 hours per week /TTO + 5 days (195 days)

Location

Samuel Laycock School
Broadoak Road
Ashton-under-Lyne
Greater Manchester
OL6 8RF

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