Teaching assistant level 2

Teaching Assistant Level 2. High Meadow Community School in Coleshill is a happy, exciting, forward-thinking school committed to excellence. We use research to inform practice, as well as our own creativity to deliver an exciting and engaging curriculum. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant, on a fixed term contract. High Meadow is a Community School, in name and in spirit; it has a very special quality and is quite unique. Staff are caring and supportive: we are here for the children, parent community and each other. Wellbeing is also an important part of our ethos: for the children and staff. We work hard and play hard too! We are committed to the children and recognise that our own family time is equally important. We support each other in times of need and ensure that there is planned time to look after our own needs. Key Requirements • Contribute to curriculum planning and evaluation and assist in implementation • Assist in the delivery of lessons/sessions and interact with the teacher and pupils as required • Undertake agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses • Support and use ICT in learning activities & develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use • Support individuals or groups during independent /group work, e.g. explain tasks, reinforce key objectives/concepts or vocabulary, use practical apparatus, support less able pupils, extend/challenge more able, keep pupils on task, interested, motivated and engaged • Occasional support to whole class for short periods (eg story reading,). • Help pupils to develop communication skills and role play activity • Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively and engage in activities • Promote independence and development of self-esteem • Assist in the personal, social, emotional development of pupils and development of self-esteem. • Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs/behaviour plans. • Use specialist skills/ knowledge/ training to provide support in specialist areas • Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils working within any behaviour targets set • Identify and report uncharacteristic behaviour patterns • Assist with pupil supervision on trips off the premises, under overall guidance of the teacher. • Monitor and provide for general care, safety and welfare of pupils, including tasks connected with their social inclusion and personal/physical care • Support to Nursery Lead: o Assist with lesson/activity planning, delivery and evaluation o Monitor individual/group achievements of key objectives and provide feedback to the teacher o Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and reporting o Record information relevant to assessment and review of pupils’ progress o Attend IEP and statement review meetings if appropriate o Support implementation of strategies to manage pupil behaviour and help manage pupil behaviour o Active involvement in day to day management of the learning environment including responsibility for the care and preparation of teaching aids, equipment, materials and differentiated resources. o Undertake routine and non-routine administrative tasks, e.g. produce worksheets, and administer coursework o Liaise with parents/carers, specialist teachers and other professional staff, share and provide information o Attend parents’ evenings to provide feedback to parents about the children in your family group o Attend information evenings for new parents Experience (Desirable) • Hold a recognised and relevant NVQ level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and have undertaken other appropriate training (preferably leading to national standards at NVQ level 3) or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, experience and skills • Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at grades A-C • Have good communication and listening skills and be able to present information verbally and in writing to others • Have experience of TA work • Have attended further training on aspects of the curriculum or areas of specific special need • Have good level of knowledge and understanding of at least one area of learning (eg. English, maths, science) • Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people • Value and respect the views and needs of children • Understand school’s policies and how they relate to local and national frameworks/policies (eg child protection, health and safety, equal ops, SEN). What the school offers its staff • A caring ethos where every child matters • Children who show behaviour and attitudes to learning which are exemplary • A friendly, supportive and collaborative staff team • A supportive wider school community • Commitment to our further professional development including mentoring and support • A fun environment to work in If you would like to be part of a highly effective staff team and support our pupils to achieve their full potential in our supportive close-knit school, we would love to hear from you. Further Details Required: Fixed Term Contract Pay Scale: Scale F Point 7 Salary: £20,164.00 (Gross Pay) The school is committed to safeguarding and promotion the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school conducts safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring (forming CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warning, cautions and convictions in your application form. Please also share you curricular interests and passion, along with your strengths, experiences and aspirations. Applicants are encouraged to visit our wonderful school and to meet with headteacher on Monday 3rd November, at 3.45pm, for a tour of the school. Other arrangements can be made should these dates not be suitable. Start Date for the Position: As soon as possible End Date: 31st July 2026 The closing date for applications is Midnight Sunday 16th November 2025 Shortlisting will take place week commencing 17th November 2025 Observation within our setting and interviews will be held during the afternoon of Tuesday 25th November