Teaching Assistant Level 1 at Teaching

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 1

Agency: Teaching Vacancies

Location: Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3PT

Salary/Rate: Not Specified

• Previous experience working with young people of primary/secondary school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting
• A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
• The physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs, taking a non-judgmental approach
• The ability to support teaching and learning within a special needs setting for a dedicated group of students
• The ability to support the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning
• The ability to record student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders
• The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students
• The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
• The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
• Willingness to participate in own professional development

Occupational pension scheme, occupational sickness scheme, TOIL / Flexi scheme / Health benefit scheme

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to standard checks including disclosure and barring service, medical checks, and suitability to work with children.

Please advise of any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.