Teaching Assistant (Level 2) Ashton-under-Lyn April 2025/ September start Fulltime, Permanent Salary: Dependent on experience A highly reputable and well-established Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join its permanent staff team in Ashton-under-Lyne. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to contribute to the success of a thriving educational environment. Role Overview: The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other support staff to assist in delivering high-quality education and provide targeted support to pupils across different age ranges and abilities. The role will involve working with small groups, supporting individual students, and contributing to the overall positive learning environment within the school. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the delivery of tailored learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher. Provide support to individual pupils and small groups to help them access the curriculum and achieve their potential. Assist in the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress, offering constructive feedback where necessary. Support the management of classroom behaviour, promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment. Contribute to the planning and preparation of learning resources and materials. Provide care and supervision for pupils, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. Essential Requirements: A minimum of Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Experience of supporting teaching and learning within a school setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. A proactive and flexible approach to supporting pupils with diverse learning needs. Commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Desirable Criteria: Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Knowledge of strategies to support literacy, numeracy, and behaviour management. Why Join? Be part of a forward-thinking MAT with a strong reputation for excellence in education. Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on children’s learning and are eager to develop your skills in a dynamic educational setting, this could be the perfect role for you. For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advertisement with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting relevant work experience and contact details. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.