Level 2 Teaching Assistant – Full Time

Location: Rawtenstall
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term (October – July)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

We are seeking an experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Rawtenstall from October through to July.

This is a full-time role supporting pupils across the school, with a particular focus on children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The successful candidate will be confident working with pupils with a range of additional needs and committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven experience delivering and supporting phonics interventions.
• Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience working with pupils who have EHCPs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach to supporting learning.

The role includes:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Delivering phonics interventions to support early reading development.
• Supporting children with EHCPs both academically and emotionally.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored learning strategies.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive school community.

If you have the experience and passion to support children with SEND and strong phonics knowledge, we'd love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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