Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary: £8,885 - £9,026

About the Role
15.4 hours per week
Term time only, 38 weeks per year
Temporary until 27/03/2026
To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPPORT FOR THE PUPILS
To work with individual pupils and groups of children under direction of the teacher.
Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Attend to the pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHERS
Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils work
Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing etc.
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
Support pupils to understand instructions
Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher
Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
An Enhanced DBS & EWC registration is required for this position.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.




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