Teaching Assistant Level 1

7 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester City Council Full time

**About The Role**:
**Contract Type**: Fixed Term, Term Time Only (39 weeks)**
**Working **Hours**: Full Time, Monday to Friday 35 hours per week, **Number of Positions: 1**
**Qualifications Required: GSCE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)**
**Salary**:Grade 2 **£2**2,737** per annum pro rata (Actual Salary £17,738)**
**We are seeking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to work 1 to 1 with a variety of pupils on a rotational basis.

For further main duties of the job please see the full job description.
- Essential qualities for the role include:
- Having experience of working 1:1 with children who have Autism and/or with Communication and Interaction needs
- Having an understanding of children with social, communication and interaction needs
- Being aware of different ways of communicating and understanding barriers to communication
- Be dedicated to working closely with a pupil who requires significant one to one support
- Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
- Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
- Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme
- 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 eg photocopier
- Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
- Basic understanding of child development and learning
- Willingness to undertake minor first aid training as appropriate
- Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work
- Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards
- The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges
- Personal commitment to ensure that the provision of support is equally accessible and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of the pupils
- Personal commitment to continuous self-development
- A commitment to school improvement

**About Us**:
We offer a school that is:

- A Mindful employer
- Passionate about school improvement
- Inclusive, nurturing, welcoming and friendly
- An environment which encourages children to meet their full potential and develop skills for life
- An excellent staff team committed to achieving high standards, working in harmony
- Committed to continuous professional development

Please view the 'working for us' section of our website to find out more

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