Level 2 Teaching Assistant x2 (1 x permanent & 1 x fixed term 12 months)
Posted 19 minutes 19 seconds ago by Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Employer:
Teaching Vacancies
Location:
2 Medtia Square, Oldham, OL1 1AN
Pay:
Meets national minimum wage
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
17/08/2026
About this jobWhat skills and experience we're looking for
Previous experience of working with young people of secondary school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs, preferably within an educational setting
A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
The physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs, taking a non-judgemental approach
The ability to support teaching and learning within an SEMH setting to a dedicated group of students
The ability to support the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning
The ability to record student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders.
The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students.
The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
Willingness to participate in own professional development
What the school offers its staff- Occupational pension scheme
- occupational sickness scheme
- TOIL / Flexi scheme/ Health benefit scheme
- Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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