Teaching Assistant

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Post

High Meadow Community School in Coleshill is a happy, exciting, forward‑thinking school committed to excellence. We use research to inform practice, as well as our own creativity to deliver an exciting and engaging curriculum. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant.

High Meadow is a Community School, in name and in spirit; it has a very special quality and is quite unique. Staff are caring and supportive: we are here for the children, parent community and each other.

Wellbeing is also an important part of our ethos: for the children and staff. We work hard and play hard too! We are committed to the children and recognise that our own family time is equally important. We support each other in times of need and ensure that there is planned time to look after our own needs.

• Support the teacher in curriculum planning, evaluation and implementation.
• Support the delivery of lessons and interact with the teacher and pupils as required.
• Undertake agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
• Support and use ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• Support and groups during independent/group work (e.g. explain tasks, reinforce key objectives/concepts or vocabulary, use practical apparatus, support less able pupils, extend/challenge more able pupils, and keep pupils on task, motivated and engaged).
• Provide occasional support to the whole class for short periods (e.g. story reading or leading a short activity), under the direction of the teacher.
• Help pupils to develop communication skills, including through role play activities.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encouraging them to interact, work cooperatively and engage in activities.
• Promote independence and support the development of pupils’ self‑esteem.
• Support the personal, social and emotional development of pupils.
• Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs and behaviour plans.
• Use specialist skills, knowledge or training to provide support in specific areas.
• Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils, particularly in line with behaviour targets.
• Identify and report any uncharacteristic behaviour patterns to the teacher.
• Assist with pupil supervision on trips off the premises, under the overall guidance of the teacher.
• Monitor and support the general care, safety and welfare of pupils, including tasks connected with their social inclusion and personal/physical care.
• Provide short‑term, occasional cover for whole classes, delivering pre‑prepared work under the direction of a teacher or senior leader, in line with school policy.

• Hold a recognised and relevant NVQ level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and have undertaken other appropriate training (preferably leading to national standards at NVQ level
  3) or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, experience and skills.
• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at grades A–C.
• Have good communication and listening skills and be able to present information verbally and in writing to others.
• Have experience of TA work.
• Have attended further training on aspects of the curriculum or areas of specific special need.
• Have good level of knowledge and understanding of at least one area of learning (e.g. English, maths, science).
• Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
• Value and respect the views and needs of children.
• Understand school’s policies and how they relate to local and national frameworks/policies (e.g. child protection, health and safety, equal ops, SEN).

• A caring ethos where every child matters.
• Children who show behaviour and attitudes to learning which are exemplary.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative staff team.
• A supportive wider school community.
• Commitment to our further professional development including mentoring and support.
• A fun environment to work in.

If you would like to be part of a highly effective staff team and support our pupils to achieve their full potential in our supportive…