Teaching Assistant Level 2 + SSA - Swalwell Primary School
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
25/04/2024
Advert End Date:
10/05/2024 12:00
Salary:
£20,799-£21,533 plus SSA payment of £1,266-£1,289, (depending on length of service)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Swalwell Primary School
Further Information
Teaching Assistant Level 2 plus SSA payment
Full Time - 37 hours per week term time only
Grade D, Points 5-6, £20,799-£21,533 plus SSA payment of £1,266-£1,289, (depending on length of service)
Fixed Term for one year as specific experise is a necessary element of the job and will only be required for one year
To start September 2024 or earlier if possible
Swalwell Primary School seek to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work in our successful and happy school. The successful applicant will be highly motivated and committed to ensuring the active participation, learning and achievement of all pupils in our inclusive school.
Applicants should have an experience of supporting learners with additional needs (either academically, socially or physically).
Swalwell Primary School is at the centre of a supportive community in Swalwell, Gateshead; we are passionate about providing the best possible education for the children in our school. The school has a welcoming, positive and inclusive atmosphere with a focus on equality, high expectations, achievement, and respect.
The Governors and Headteacher of Swalwell Primary School would like to appoint a hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant.
The successful candidate will
• Hold a recognised NVQ level 2 teaching assistant qualification or equivalent. (Essential)
• Possess excellent literacy and mathematics skills. (Essential and qualifications will need to be provided at interview for both)
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess an understanding of how best to support children's personal, social and emotional wellbeing.
• Be able to motivate and inspire children to learn.
• Be able to use ICT to support learning.
• Be able to support the needs and development of all learners in our inclusive school.
• Have a knowledge of supporting learners with physical disabilities.
• Have a secure knowledge in supporting learners with a diagnosis of autism.
• Work alongside the class teacher, SENDCo and other practitioners to meet statutory needs of learners’ Educational Health Care Plans.
• Be committed to continuous professional development.
In return we can offer:
· Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are keen to learn and enjoy school.
· A supportive community and fantastic engagement.
· A fully inclusive environment where all stakeholders strive to give children the best possible opportunities.
· The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and to our school.
· A talented and friendly staff committed to teamwork.
· The support of an actively involved and encouraging governing body.
You will be required to:
• Support children with individual needs as detailed in Education Health Care Plan’s (EHCP’s), both 1-1 in designated areas and within the classroom.
• Work, under the direction of the class teacher to resource and support the children with tasks set.
• Work alongside other professionals seeking advice when necessary.
• Attend training to develop skills required linked to the child’s needs
• Communicate and share information with class teacher and SENCo as appropriate.
• Communicate with parents.
Visits to School are strongly encouraged and will take place on the following dates:
Thursday 2nd May at 9.30am.
Wednesday 8th May at 4pm.
APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE online only from Gateshead Council at www.gateshead.gov.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 10th May 2024 at noon.
Shortlisting: Monday 13th May 2024
Interviews: Friday 17th May 2024.
If successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure as the safety of our students in paramount.
References will be taken up before interview and you must provide a telephone number and business email for your referees.
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August, therefore, if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.
If you have any queries or would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Eileen Elliot on 0191 433 4000.