The Sky Academy · Taunton, South West
Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Level 2
Actual Annual Salary: £21,706 - £23,400 based on hours and weeks worked.
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £28,859 - £31,111 (CLF Grade C) based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Part Time, Term time only plus inset days Are you an experienced Teacher Assistant looking for the next step in your career?
We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to assist in the educational, personal and social development of designated students under the direction and guidance of relevant colleagues (e.g. the Principal, SENCo and/or INCo, phase leaders and class teachers.)
Support students by adopting relevant, developed strategies and techniques, acquired through specialist knowledge/experience, to enable them to access the curriculum, engage with their learning and achieve their full potential. Provide specialist support and expertise in one or more areas (e.g. an aspect of the curriculum, age range or additional needs) in order to deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as social and emotional well-being. Provide cover for groups and classes as required and in line with relevant development and/ or experience. Work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role. Support, advise, coach and/ or monitor less experienced staff as required.
About you:
You will:
have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. relevant NVQ Level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.
be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.
have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
have good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About The Sky Academy?
Sky Academy is a special school for young people in years 5-11 who have an EHCP to support their SEMH and SCL needs. Located in Taunton, our catchment of young people comes from those who live within a 75-minute drive across Somerset. At our core is a belief that every young person deserves the right to an educative experience that prepares them for adulthood and opens doors at post-16. We do this by providing a targeted core curriculum that focuses in equal parts on lit