Job Description
Are you a compassionate and skilled L2 Teaching Assistant ready to make a significant impact on the lives of young people? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking dedicated L2 Teaching Assistants to provide essential support for students across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11), and Key Stage 5 (Years 12-13) in the Scunthorpe area. These vital roles involve working with children and young people facing Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Autism.
If you're passionate about fostering an inclusive learning environment and empowering young people with diverse needs to reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As an L2 Teaching Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting students with a range of learning disabilities and complex needs. Your work will involve providing tailored assistance that promotes independence, fosters communication, and enhances overall well-being within the educational setting. You'll be instrumental in creating a positive and supportive atmosphere where every student feels valued and can thrive. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to truly make a difference in the daily lives of young people.
Key Responsibilities
Individualised Student Support: Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs, PMLD, and Autism, adapting your approach to meet their specific educational and developmental needs.
Curriculum Access: Assist students in accessing the curriculum by adapting materials, providing sensory support, and implementing strategies to overcome learning barriers.
Communication & Social Skills: Support the development of communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) and social interactions, using a variety of strategies appropriate for each student's needs.
Behavioural Support: Implement positive behaviour strategies and support plans, helping students develop emotional regulation and manage challenging behaviours in a supportive manner.
Personal Care (where required): Provide personal care support as needed, always maintaining dignity and respect for the student.
Safeguarding: Uphold the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding, strictly adhering to school policies and national guidelines ("Keeping Children Safe in Education"). Promptly identify and report any safeguarding concerns.
Collaboration: Work effectively with teachers, SENDCOs, therapists (e.g., speech and language therapists, occupational therapists), parents/carers, and other professionals to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to student support.
Promoting Inclusion: Actively contribute to an inclusive and supportive school environment where all students feel respected and are given opportunities to succeed.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess
Qualifications: A relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
Proven experience working with children and young people (KS3-KS5) with Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs, PMLD, and/or Autism.
Familiarity with various communication aids and strategies (e.g., PECS, Makaton) is highly desirable.
Experience in implementing individualised education plans (IEPs) or support plans.
Exceptional patience, empathy, and resilience when working with diverse and complex needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents.
A proactive, adaptable, and flexible approach to supporting student learning and well-being.
Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and practices.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Application Process
To apply for these rewarding and impactful positions, please submit your CV along with a compelling covering letter (no more than two A4 pages) outlining your relevant experience as an L2 Teaching Assistant, your approach to supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs, and how you meet the person specification.
Email: matt.ball@twrecruitment.com Call: 01482 238 878
