Teaching Assistant Level 3 in Manchester

What skills and experience we're looking for:

• Experience of working with children within the Foundation Stage.
• Experience of working with pupils with additional needs would be desirable but a willingness to undertake training when needed is more important.
• Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2).
• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Willingness and ability to undertake HLTA Level responsibilities (refer to HLTA standards).
• Willingness to participate in training, performance management and self-evaluate learning needs.
• Training in relevant learning strategies and/or in a particular curriculum or learning area, e.g. bilingual.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom.
• Ability to use relevant technology, e.g. photocopier.
• Experience or willingness to learn how to use the online assessment program - Tapestry.
• Effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Full working knowledge and understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategic processes and barriers to learning.
• Understanding the principles of child development and learning processes.
• Ability to organise, motivate and lead a team.
• Knowledge of strategic processes and barriers to learning, including behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and plan for next steps in learning.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate.

What the school offers its staff:

• A supportive environment where children thrive.
• A knowledgeable and experienced team.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work in an outstanding school.

We are seeking a TA3 who can demonstrate the ability to motivate, support and enthuse pupils. The successful candidate will be able to work well within a team and also take responsibility within and for the class when needed. The role will be subject to good references and a DBS check.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers 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.