Teaching Assistant - Level 2

SEND Teaching Assistants – Level 2

Band B point 3 – 15 £22,737 - £23,500 (£17,121 - £17,695 actual salary)

Term Time Only (39 weeks) permanent

Monday – Friday 32.5 hours per week

8.50am-3.40pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

8.50am – 4.45pm – Wednesday

To start as soon as possible

This is an exciting time as our outstanding all-age special school expands and we are recruiting a number of permanent Level 2 Teaching Assistants to assist our diverse range of learners in all areas of the curriculum. Positions are in our primary and secondary teams but you may also be asked to support across phases.

The role includes:

• Assisting the class teacher with learning activities
• Undertaking appropriate activities as planned, within the classroom or with groups of pupils.
• Supporting and supervising beyond the classroom at breaktimes and be involved in activities which support the social development of pupils
•  Assisting pupils with personal hygiene and healthcare/medical routine
• Dealing with minor accidents and administer first aid.

Hazel Oak is an outstanding learning environment, with pupils who have a broad range of needs including Autism, ADHD, Downs Syndrome, social, emotional and behavioural challenges and a range of personal care and medical needs. We also support a growing number of pupils with mental health challenges. The working day can be great fun, fast paced but also very challenging. The staff team are creative, resilient and passionate about all the challenges and rewards of working to support children with special educational needs.

Staff are well supported at a personal and professional level, and are actively involved in the school’s development with access to regular training and peer support. We advocate a growth mindset and a positive outlook to support the development, wellbeing and self-esteem of our students across the age ranges. Our culture is restorative and philosophical, working towards shared goals to support pupil self-regulation and build self-esteem and confidence for life beyond school.

The successful applicant will:

• Hold an NVQ level 2 qualification in education/childcare/child development/supporting teaching and learning, or equivalent
• GCSE in English and Maths, or equivalent
• Have experience of working with children with learning difficulties
• Be skilled in positive behaviour management and solution-focused thinking

We can offer you:

• A programme of professional development throughout the year
• A supportive leadership team
• Health and wellbeing support through an external provider
• Salary sacrifice for childcare costs
• Subsidised public transport costs
• Subsidised eye tests and glasses for DSE users

Application packs and further information about the roles can be found on our website www.hazel-oak.co.uk or email Emma Fitzpatrick at s501efitzpatrick@hazel-oak.solihull.sch.uk. Deadline for applications is Friday 12th January at 12pm.

We will be unable to respond to email requests for applications between Monday 25th December and Friday 5th January. Application packs can be downloaded from our website, WMJobs.co.uk and TES.com.

Hazel Oak School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Safer Recruitment checks.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender assignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Hazel Oak strives to be a fully inclusive school, supporting a diverse workforce with equity as a key priority. In supporting applications from neuro diverse applicants, we adapt recruitment processes to include all candidates.

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