Teaching Assistant Level 2 (EYFS & KS1)

Ref: SCH-PMAT-0138

Establishment: Mesne Lea Primary School Location: Worsley Salary: 16,197.87 - 17,612.04 Department: Teaching Assistants Job Type: Part Time Key Stage: Early Years, Key Stage 1

Closing Date: 29/10/2024 18:00 Interview Date: w/c 4th November 2024 Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 30.00 Weeks per Year: 43.600 Pay Grade: Bolton | 6 - 11

The Role

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced and effective Teaching Assistant Level 2 (EYFS & KS1) based at Mesne Lea Primary School, Walkden, Manchester. The ideal candidate will have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant Level 2, and will be a motivated individual with a strong CPD ethic. They will be enthusiastic about being involved in all aspects of school life and will be able to build strong relationships with all stakeholders within a primary school setting. They will also have a Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification.

We are looking for a person who has:

Proven outstanding experience/practice as a Teaching Assistant Level 2
A good level of English and Maths (GCSE 4/C or equivalent)
Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
Excellent skills in team working
Excellent skills in working with children
A strong CPD ethic
Commitment, flexibility and enthusiasm
A desire for career development
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

We can offer:

A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools with a SCITT for career development in teaching and learning.
Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience, and professional development in a variety of settings.
Welcome, friendly, and inclusive schools within the Trust
A committed Trust and School leadership and committed multi school teams.
Well-motivated pupils
A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development for all.

This Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Benefits

Other
Employee Assistance Programme
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalent		Essential
		Essential

Skills

Experience
Experience of working in Key Stage 1	Desirable
Experience of working in Early Years	Desirable
Experience of working with children with SEN	Desirable
Experience working as a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (or above) in an educational setting	Essential
Qualifications
A good level of English and Maths (Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C)	Essential
Relevant Skills
Ability to work as part of a team	Essential
Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner	Essential
Ability to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children and parents	Essential
Ability to stay calm under pressure	Essential
Adaptable and flexible	Essential
Excellent listening skills	Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people	Essential
Ability to diffuse conflict	Essential
Well organised and practical	Essential
Ability to deliver classroom activities	Essential
Organisational Fit
A commitment to work within the guidelines of 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'	Essential
A commitment to work in line with the Trust’s equal opportunities policy	Essential
A commitment to work in line with the school’s Health and Safety policy	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
An understanding of the importance of lesson planning, ISPs and learning objectives to contribute to learning	Desirable