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Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Mayfield School

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Mayfield School

Mayfield School

Moor Lane, Torquay

  • Expired
Salary:
Various Full & Part Time Posts. Actual Annual pay of £14,449 based on 5 days a week. Term Time Only
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
30 November 2022

Job overview

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team at Mayfield School in Torquay which provides support to children at Key Stage 1 to 4 with SLD/PMLD special educational needs.


We have various part time and full time posts available for permanent positions, ranging from 2,3 or 5 days a week. Your requirements can be discussed at the interview. Working hours will be 8.40am to 3.40pm, term time only.


No relevant qualifications or experience are necessary as on-site training will be given on the job. We do ask that all candidates have good base English and Maths skills. The starting salary for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, based on 5 days a week (actual) is £14,449.70 per annum.


We are looking for candidates who are keen, motivated and are able to work as part of a team.

You will support the teacher in creating opportunities for the children to learn in their own individual ways. You will need to be creative, flexible, patient, and perceptive, as you will need to write down observations for the teacher. However, as well as supporting the teaching, you will be trained by nurses, therapists and senior staff to carry out many other medical procedures.


The Right Candidate Will Have

• An enthusiasm to learn new skills in a school based environment.

• A good understanding of child development and learning processes

• The ability to be a great team player and also be able to work independently and use initiative

• An open-minded and inquisitive approach to the job but the ability to work to agreed strategies and procedures

• The ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with children, fellow staff members and families

• Experience of using ICT effectively


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barred list check and other Safeguarding and Medical Checks. The interview will be a panel interview along with a written task and may include other tasks on the day.

All candidates will be required to provide two references which will be taken up if shortlisted but before interview.


Closing Date - Wednesday 30th November

Interview Date - Wednesday 7th December

Post start Date - ASAP afterwards


CV's will not be accepted in replacement of a completed application form

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