Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Bents Green School

Position: Teaching Assistant Level 2

Hours and Salary: 34 hours per week, term time (39 weeks) per year

Contract type: Temporary

About our School: At our core, we are a kind, resilient, patient team who believe that no two days are the same when working with young people. Guided by the principle that behaviour is communication, we provide a trauma‑informed, student‑centred approach that recognises and responds to the complex needs of every learner. We are committed to inclusion and practice unconditional positive regard, ensuring each student feels valued, respected, and safe. Through a culture of nurture and adaptability, we create learning environments where trust can grow and progress can be made. As team players, we are reliable and collaborative, working together to deliver consistent support that leads to improved student outcomes. We celebrate the small wins and understand that every journey is unique, and we adapt our approach to meet students where they are, empowering them to achieve their full potential.

About the Trust: This is an exciting opportunity to join an award‑winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies. We are a growing, forward‑thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child‑centred approach. We are committed and invested in "Learning together, to be the best we can be" and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Role Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join a dedicated staff team. Whether you are experienced within mainstream or specialist education, or have exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference, you will provide students with aspirations for their futures and promote a positive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and provide support for pupils in distress.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils and encourage participation in activities led by the teacher.
• Set challenging expectations and promote self‑esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils on progress and achievement.
• Supervise pupils, attend to personal needs, and implement personal programmes including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in line with lesson plans.
• Support pupils to achieve learning goals and assist with the planning of learning activities.
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities, accurately record achievement/progress, and give detailed feedback to teachers.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, address conflict and incidents promptly, and encourage responsibility for behaviour.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
• Administer routine tests, invigilate exams, and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.
• Provide clerical and administrative support including photocopying, typing, filing, managing money, and coursework administration.
• Support the use of ICT in lessons and develop pupils’ competence and independence with technology.
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources to meet lesson plans and assist pupils.
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting as needed to pupil responses.
• Support local and national learning strategies: literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years recording achievement and progress, and learning feedback to the teacher.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a mainstream or specialist setting.
• Knowledge of SEN beneficial.
• Ability to respond to emotional, social and mental health needs.
• Experience in personal care hygiene support (toileting, nappy changing).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and clerical skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.

What you can expect from us

• Wellbeing, pay, careers and training, annual leave and flexibility.
• Free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice, and optional private healthcare.
• Discount schemes for high‑street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services.
• Auto‑enrolment into a leading pension scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching.
• Induction package to settle in confidently.
• Opportunity to share quality practice with other professionals.
• Internal opportunities across the Trust.
• Flexible working policies, Cycle to Work Scheme, annual leave increases based on length of service.

To apply

If you’re interested, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed. All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before applying. Curriculum vitae will only be accepted alongside a full application form. In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early or bring forward the closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

For an informal, confidential conversation about the role, please contact El Drayson, Head of School (Ringinglow) or Emma Allen, Head of School (Gleadless) by telephone. Further information can be found on our school website. Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves working with children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.