Teaching Assistant- Level 2; BC

Three Teaching Assistant Level 2 Positions Available Keyham Lodge School

Salary: Grade 6 Pay Point 9-10 (Approximate starting salary of £19,535, based on 32.5 hours and £11,721 based on 19.5 hours)
* Pending Support Salary Uplift Pending*

Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year. (This includes term time of 38 weeks plus one week including INSET days)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Two 32.5 hour contracts and one contract with 19.5 hours per week.

Working Pattern:
Two 32.5 hours contracts with a working arrangement of Monday 08:30-16:15, Tuesday & Wednesday 08:30-15:30, Thursday 08:30-15:15 and Friday 08:30-15:00. One contract with 19.5 hours per week, with some degree of flexibility in the working arrangement for the right candidate.

Keyham Lodge School are looking for three caring, experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level
2) to work alongside the class teacher to support learning in class and run interventions, to join our team and be a proactive integrated member of the School Staff Team.

As part of your role you will, under the direction of a teacher, support in the learning process and utilise your skills to assist the teacher to create an educational environment in which a pupil's all-round development is achieved.

• To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class learning activities, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported.
• To work under the supervision of a teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on pupil engagement and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
• To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.
• To promote the development of pupil's self‑reliance, self‑esteem and emotional resilience.

• NVQ 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent OR Able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 3 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy OR Able to demonstrate competency in literacy and numeracy equivalent to level 2

• Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a formal setting.

• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Empathy with children and young people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated Team.
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
• Free childcare.

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport for support.

Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents.

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.