L2 Teaching Assistant

School Littleport Community Primary School Parsons Lane Ely, Cambridgeshire Headteacher Mr Adam Rivett No. On Roll 400 Job Number 36188434 Apply by email Email: office@littleport.cambs.sch.uk Closing Date 02 Oct 2026 Advert Support for children ·         Under the direction of the class teacher, supervise the class in following activities and tasks planned by the class teacher in the class room and PE. ·         In conjunction with the classroom teacher, adapt lessons and activities to meet the needs of individual children. ·         Take responsibility for delivering learning programmes, daily support and interventions with a specific child who may have gaps in their learning and may have social emotional special educational needs. ·         Establish and maintain supportive relationships with individual pupils, small groups and parents/carers to ensure they understand and can achieve the tasks. ·         Encourage and promote inclusion in the classroom, ensuring all pupils feel safe and involved with tasks and activities. ·         Conduct diagnostic assessments for basic skills and record data to support children’s learning 2.     Support for the curriculum ·         Support the school curriculum, including social, literacy and numeracy activities. ·         Suggest areas where ICT might be used to enrich pupil learning ·         Provide targeted support to enhance learning and improve attainment 3.    Support for the teacher ·         Assist in maintaining class records and contribute to reports on pupil progress and development as directed. ·         Monitor, track progress and contribute to plans for children with special educational needs. ·         Contribute to the planning and evaluation of work programmes for individual pupils and groups. ·         Organise the learning environment and develop classroom resources as required. ·         Undertake support activities for the teacher as required, e.g. photocopying, preparation of materials, mounting displays. ·         Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour, including anticipating and taking action to prevent potential problems arising and to provide alternative learning activities 4.    Support for the school ·        Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and parents or carers. ·        Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment. ·        Participate in and support the professional development of other teaching assistants as required. ·        Assist in facilitating school events, e.g. school plays, events. 5.      Professional Competencies ·           The ability to manage challenging behaviour objectively with understanding of the needs that drive such behaviours ·           Understanding of the school and national curriculums and age-related expectations for the relevant key stage ·           Understanding of the aims, content and outcomes for subject and topic lessons ·           Knowledge and understanding of the key principles, terms and progression for literacy and numeracy in the relevant year and key stage, in class and when running interventions ·           Knowledge of the definition of special educational needs and familiar with the guidance about meeting SEND in the SEND Code of Practice ·           Be familiar with or have knowledge of Learning and Communication in the SEND Code of Practice ·           Knowledge of a range of differentiation strategies to create a purposeful learning environment and to meet the needs of individual learners ·           Ability to liaise supportively and effectively with parents and other school staff ·           Understanding and application of the need for professional confidentiality Understanding of and respect for all social, religious, linguistic and ethnic backgrounds Salary Range: £15,586 - £15,830 Salary is dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience. Downloads: 26.09.11 TA L2 Job Advert SEPT 26 Level 2 TA Job Description 2026 TA Person Spec Sept 2026 Support Staff Employment Application Form Apply Now office@littleport.cambs.sch.uk