Teaching Assistant SEN Level 2
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Hereford, HR4 9NG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7420019f-38ff-47e7-b8aa-2ea6eef1660a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a school
Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities’.
Experience of working with vulnerable children or young people with trauma/ adverse childhood events.
Experienced in building and maintaining successful relationships with children and other adults.
Developing high quality learning resources, under the direction of the teacher.
Experience of using assessment packages to accurately record pupil data.
Experience of phonics teaching.
Experience of assisting with the assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress.
Experience of using de-escalation strategies
The ability to follow and apply the teacher’s instructions and clearly explain these to pupils.
The ability and willingness to work flexibly within the school and attend INSET days as required.
Ability to treat children and young people consistently, with respect and consideration, being concerned for their development as learners.
The ability to facilitate the pupil’s independent learning.
The ability to accurately record and report on pupils’ progress.
IT Literate.
Demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour they expect from the pupils with whom they work.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, and carry out their roles effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice.
The ability to develop high quality learning resources, under the direction of the teacher.
Team Teach/ Price trained, or willing to undertake.
The ability to relate well to pupils, parents and staff.
Remain calm under pressure.
Personal resilience and compassion when working with children who can be demanding or abusive because of their trauma and SEND.
Good team worker.
L2 Certificate in Learning Support (or an equivalent qualification).
L3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning/ Child Development
Willingness to undertake further training, as appropriate.
• GCSE A*-C in English and Maths or
• British regulated qualification framework level 2 and above or
International English language testing system (IELTS) score of 5.0
Ability to perform a role that involves constant contact with children.
Ability to perform a role that requires engagement in regulated activity relevant to children.
What the school offers its staff
As part of our mission to ensure pupils and our employees have the opportunity to thrive, we offer a number of excellent staff benefits to all of our employees.
Generous Annual Leave
You will enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, based on length of service. This starts at 26 days for up to five years of service, increasing to 31 days after five years of service (pro-rata for part-time staff). This is in addition to the statutory bank holidays. All staff will also receive enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Cycle to work: Tax and National Insurance savings when you buy a new bicycle and accessories over a 12-month repayment plan via salary sacrifice.
Electric Vehicle Leasing: Tax and National Insurance savings when you lease a new electric vehicle through our approved leasing company, Fleet Evolution, via salary sacrifice.
Tech Benefits: For a small salary contribution each month, employees can purchase the latest technology at home and receive some great National Insurance contribution savings.
Employee Health Assistance
Our employee assistance programme gives you access to confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. Employees also have access to the Wisdom App which supports wellbeing and mental health.
Career Progression
We want to encourage the career progression of our employees wherever possible, and we support staff who wish to move between our schools and the central teams when suitable roles arise.
Pension
As a teacher, you will automatically enroll into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. As Support Staff, you can opt-in to the Local Government Pensions Scheme – one of the most competitive on the market.
Collaboration
All employees have opportunities for collaboration, CPD and access to support from the central team. Teaching staff also have opportunities for guidance in all areas of the curriculum and assessment and sharing good practice.
Eye tests and Flu Jabs
All employees can access free eye tests and annual flu jab.
Free Car Parking
All employees have access to free car parking on or near the school premises.
Childcare – Wraparound discount
Employees can access wraparound care provided at any of our schools at a reduced rate of 50%. Please note: Discounts do not apply to Nursery provisions.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees 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.
Experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in a school
Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities’.
Experience of working with vulnerable children or young people with trauma/ adverse childhood events.
Experienced in building and maintaining successful relationships with children and other adults.
Developing high quality learning resources, under the direction of the teacher.
Experience of using assessment packages to accurately record pupil data.
Experience of phonics teaching.
Experience of assisting with the assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress.
Experience of using de-escalation strategies
The ability to follow and apply the teacher’s instructions and clearly explain these to pupils.
The ability and willingness to work flexibly within the school and attend INSET days as required.
Ability to treat children and young people consistently, with respect and consideration, being concerned for their development as learners.
The ability to facilitate the pupil’s independent learning.
The ability to accurately record and report on pupils’ progress.
IT Literate.
Demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour they expect from the pupils with whom they work.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, and carry out their roles effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice.
The ability to develop high quality learning resources, under the direction of the teacher.
Team Teach/ Price trained, or willing to undertake.
The ability to relate well to pupils, parents and staff.
Remain calm under pressure.
Personal resilience and compassion when working with children who can be demanding or abusive because of their trauma and SEND.
Good team worker.
L2 Certificate in Learning Support (or an equivalent qualification).
L3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning/ Child Development
Willingness to undertake further training, as appropriate.
• GCSE A*-C in English and Maths or
• British regulated qualification framework level 2 and above or
International English language testing system (IELTS) score of 5.0
Ability to perform a role that involves constant contact with children.
Ability to perform a role that requires engagement in regulated activity relevant to children.
What the school offers its staff
As part of our mission to ensure pupils and our employees have the opportunity to thrive, we offer a number of excellent staff benefits to all of our employees.
Generous Annual Leave
You will enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, based on length of service. This starts at 26 days for up to five years of service, increasing to 31 days after five years of service (pro-rata for part-time staff). This is in addition to the statutory bank holidays. All staff will also receive enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Cycle to work: Tax and National Insurance savings when you buy a new bicycle and accessories over a 12-month repayment plan via salary sacrifice.
Electric Vehicle Leasing: Tax and National Insurance savings when you lease a new electric vehicle through our approved leasing company, Fleet Evolution, via salary sacrifice.
Tech Benefits: For a small salary contribution each month, employees can purchase the latest technology at home and receive some great National Insurance contribution savings.
Employee Health Assistance
Our employee assistance programme gives you access to confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. Employees also have access to the Wisdom App which supports wellbeing and mental health.
Career Progression
We want to encourage the career progression of our employees wherever possible, and we support staff who wish to move between our schools and the central teams when suitable roles arise.
Pension
As a teacher, you will automatically enroll into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. As Support Staff, you can opt-in to the Local Government Pensions Scheme – one of the most competitive on the market.
Collaboration
All employees have opportunities for collaboration, CPD and access to support from the central team. Teaching staff also have opportunities for guidance in all areas of the curriculum and assessment and sharing good practice.
Eye tests and Flu Jabs
All employees can access free eye tests and annual flu jab.
Free Car Parking
All employees have access to free car parking on or near the school premises.
Childcare – Wraparound discount
Employees can access wraparound care provided at any of our schools at a reduced rate of 50%. Please note: Discounts do not apply to Nursery provisions.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees 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.