Teaching Assistant Level 2

Abbey C of E Academy is now recruiting for a Teaching Assistant (Level 2). This role could be the ideal next step in your career.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and committed team of Teaching and Support Staff.

The ideal candidate will be conscientious, talented and caring with a professional approach to their work. They will be able to work on a one to one basis and in small groups, following the planning and direction of the class teacher.

About the role

To support students, including those within SEN, with their learning and personal care needs; to work with other staff to further students’ independence and to enable them to access specific areas of the curriculum. The post holder will also organise and undertake other related duties to support learning, personal and social development.

Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week 8.30am to 3.30pm. 39 weeks per year.

Permanent Vacancy

Salary & Benefits

• NJC 12 (£17,173pa FTE)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.

Who we are looking for

• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• Motivation to work with children and young people.
• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of students from different backgrounds
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Academy
• Be able to work under pressure and prioritise your own workload
• Be able to inspire, motivate and enthuse students throughout the academy
• Ability to safely manage classroom activities and learning resources
• Be willing to be involved in the wider life of the academy community
• Be professional in appearance, punctuality and attendance
• 5 GCSE at  C grade or above including Maths and English

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. We offer high quality programmes for CPD and Leadership Development  to support our practitioners to deliver high quality teaching and learning across our academies.

Apply now

To submit your application please visit our website.

Abbey C of E Academy is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.