Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Greater Manchester

Job Description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Whalley Range
Full-Time
Temp to perm contract
£425-£500 Weekly Pay (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)

Are you Level 2 Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge in education? Do you hold a Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning – and what to make a positive impact to students in your care? New Directions Education is proud to be supporting a fantastic Secondary school in Whalley Range, Manchester that is looking to add a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to their ranks – on a temp to perm basis starting as soon as possible.

We have a range of FREE CPD training courses, from Safeguarding to Autism Awareness, which will teach you the relevant skills and attributes necessary for supporting children in our schools. We will also accept Healthcare, Social Care , Care Worker backgrounds!

Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to:

• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Be encouraging and supportive.
• Have a positive attitude towards teaching and aiding children’s development.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the student.

Job Specification:

• Supervise and provide learning support for children in small groups and on a one to one basis
• Support teaching and learning in the classroom
• Assist with the development of individual education and behavioural plans setting challenging expectations for pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Establish trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs and personalities.
• Encourage pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities.

Person Specification

• Hold a Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Experience of working in a classroom based setting
• Be outgoing, fun and engaging
• Willing to support children of all abilities and needs
• Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Recommend-a-friend scheme.
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

The school are shortlisting candidates now so please apply now or email [email protected] for more information.

If this role is not of interest, we deal with schools across the northwest so please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss other opportunities available in your area by calling 0161 636 9450.