Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Location: Tameside OL7

Job Type: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday, term-time only

Salary: £13.75- £14.40

Start date: Monday 6^th October

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives?

An inclusive, aspiring primary school in the Tameside area are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a happy and successful team in a popular school. The successful applicant will be an excellent classroom practitioner who is motivated and passionate about developing life-long learners. The senior leadership team have said the year group will be dependent on experience and subject knowledge. The role is initially temporary but has great opportunities to become long-term, due to the needs and demands within the school.

The school have said they would like to meet the shortlisted educators for a trial/ mini observation (reading a story to a group of children) as well as an informal conversation with a member of SLT.

Role Responsibilities:

• Build positive relationships with pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, encouraging positive behaviour.
• Work under the guidance of the Class Teacher and other staff to support learning activities and help create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with delivering learning tasks and supporting pupils during lessons. This may be in a small group or on a one-to-one basis as directed by the teacher.
• Help monitor and provide feedback on pupil progress to the teacher.

What We’re Looking For:

• Has good numeracy and literacy skills
• Has the ability to maintain and develop good relations between home, school, church and the wider community
• Has commitment and a sense of humour
• Has good working knowledge of supporting pupil inclusion
• Can work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Has experience of working in a primary school, and supporting teaching and learning activities for groups or classes of children under the supervision of the class teacher.

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates with flexible working options.
• Free CPD and SEND-focused training opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Access to long-term and permanent roles.

If you’re looking to develop your career in education and are passionate about putting your skills and experience into meaningful practice, this SEND Support Assistant position could be a great fit.

Please submit your CV to apply—we’re excited 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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