L2 Teaching Assistant

Key Skills for a TA2

• Supporting pupils' learning in groups and individually

• Good literacy and numeracy skills

• Effective communication with children, staff, and parents

• Behaviour management and positive reinforcement techniques

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Ability to follow lesson plans and support classroom activities

• Organisation and time-management skills

• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• ICT skills, including use of educational software and Microsoft Office

Relevant Experience

• Supporting children in a primary or secondary school setting

• Working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

• Delivering intervention programmes for literacy and numeracy

• Supporting children's social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Assisting with classroom preparation and resource organisation

• Supervising children during breaktimes, educational visits, or activities

• Recording observations and providing feedback on pupil progress

• Working collaboratively with teachers and external professionals