Level 2 Teaching Assistant
CAPTION: Job details
* Posting date: 13 August 2025
* Salary: Not specified
* Additional salary information: Grade 4 - £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata, per annum
* Hours: Part time
* Closing date: 27 August 2025
* Location: Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3DL
* Remote working: On-site only
* Company: eTeach UK Limited
* Job type: Contract
* Job reference: 1502515
Summary
Responsible to: ALNCo / ALN Support Officer
Salary: Grade 4, SCP 5-6 - £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata, per annum (Actual gross salary approx £16,392 - £16,652)
Hours of work: Term Time only - 8.30am - 3.00pm (27.5 hours/week, including 1 hour of unpaid breaks)
Level 2 Teaching Assistant required for an immediate start. This post is temporary in the first instance to 3/8/26 to cover a maternity leave. The governors of this successful 11-18 school wish to appoint suitably qualified and experienced persons as Level 2 Teaching Assistants to work supporting pupils in mainstream education. The successful candidates will work under the direct supervision of the ALN Support Officer offering support to mainstream ALN pupils and/or STF pupils (Aspergers/ASD). We are seeking highly skilled colleagues who have proven experience of working with ALN pupils.
We are looking for qualities, skills and experience to include:
* Excellent academic qualifications up to A' Level standard;
* Knowledge of the needs of ALN pupils, in particular knowledge of ASD would be an advantage;
* The ability to deliver subject support across the whole range of curriculum areas, in collaboration with teaching staff;
* Establish positive relations with the pupils and assist them to work independently in all areas in order to facilitate transition to higher education;
* To assist with the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs);
* To be empathetic to our pupils' needs whilst having the drive to encourage them to meet their potential;
* The ability to work effectively under pressure;
* The ability to work well within a team;
* ICT skills that enable you to make the best use of new technology to support teaching and learning;
* A commitment to do extra duties to cover for absent colleagues as and when necessary;
* Excellent interpersonal skills;
* Energy, enthusiasm, patience and a sense of humour.
The applicants will be required to:
* Assist with assessment of pupil progression;
* Assist with the overview of Schemes of Work;
* Assist with exam invigilation for KS4 pupils (training provided).
All applicants should be aware that if successful they will be asked to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to new legislation as it is introduced. The closing date for applications is 12 midday, Wednesday 27th August 2025. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 1st September 2025. The successful candidate is required to start as soon as possible.
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