Level 2 Teaching Assistant – SEND
Hours: 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08.30-15.30, term time and INSETs. Little Mead Primary Academy are looking to appoint 2 Level 2 Teaching Assistants to work across the school in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The roles will include a mixture of class-based activities and small group intervention, including 1:1 work. The year group will be decided dependent on the skillset of the successful applicant. The successful applicant will deliver specific interventions and an individualised curriculum to SEND pupils in line with their EHCPs, working under the direction of the class teacher and external agencies. Your daily routine will involve: Working 1-to-1 with a named child, enabling them to access all areas of the curriculum and work towards developmental milestones, as directed by the class teacher. Meeting and greeting the child at the beginning of the day. Handing over the child to the parent/carer at the end of each day, sharing successes and key information. Liaising and feeding back to the class teacher daily successes and areas for development. Delivering speech and language sessions with a clear focus and providing incremental steps for success. Providing personal, social, welfare, emotional and behavioural support. Facilitating social communication and interaction with peers both in the playground and in the classroom. Taking an active interest in the needs and welfare of the named child. Talking clearly and concisely to ensure instructions are understood and followed. Supporting with intimate care and changing. Working alongside teaching staff, parents and a range of professionals on a regular basis to implement and review programmes of intervention. We are looking for someone who has: High expectations of all children and themselves A commitment to improving outcomes for children A positive attitude and a flexible and enthusiastic approach to their work We can offer the right candidates: Term time hours 5 days a week - 8.30am-3.30pm (plus INSET days) The opportunity to be part of a lovely team Competitive rates of pay and pension scheme Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme Opportunities for career development within the Trust The roles may be suitable for those who have experience of working with SEN children in their home or work lives. Please see the person specification for full expectations of the successful applicant.Actual salary: BG5 N4 - N5 £17, 072 - £17, 357Contract: Fixed term – 31st August 2025 Closing date: There is no closing date for this post, early application is advised as applications will be considered as they are received, and we reserve the right to appoint at any time in the processInterviews: TBC Start date: ASAPGuidance for Applicants Please note that CVs will not be considered. Look carefully at the job description and person specification before applying for this role. Ensure that you cross-reference the person specification throughout your application with examples of where you have fulfilled aspects of the job description and the impact it had Please complete all sections of the application form as thoroughly as possible. Ensure that you put details of referees. If you have concerns about the suitability of a referee, please contact the recruiter directly.