Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Job Summary
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our supportive team. Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will provide high‑quality support to pupils with a range of learning, communication, behavioural and personal care needs, helping them to access learning and achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will support pupils both individually and in small groups, promote independence and inclusion, and contribute to a positive and engaging learning environment. You will assist with the delivery of learning activities, support individual education and therapy programmes, and work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant Level 2 you will support pupils both individually and in small groups, promote independence and inclusion, and contribute to a positive and engaging learning environment. You will assist with the delivery of learning activities, support individual education and therapy programmes, and work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience of working with children with additional needs is desirable, although training will be provided, including specialist medical, therapy and behaviour support training where required.
Your interpersonal skills must be excellent, and you must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
Benefits
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
- Networking opportunities across our trust
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare plan through Medicash providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills with digital and virtual tools; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
- Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.
Safeguarding, Health and Safety
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the Trust’s safer recruitment procedures. This requirement applies irrespective of any existing DBS certificate held through the DBS Update Service.
Contact
For further information about the role please contact Elms Bank School on 0161 766 1597 or by emailing enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk.
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