Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Key Skills

• Supporting pupils' learning in individual, small group, and whole-class settings
• Building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
• Promoting children's emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and understanding of diverse learning needs
• Ability to follow teacher planning and adapt activities where required
• Good organisation and time-management skills
• Safeguarding awareness and commitment to child protection
• Supporting pupils with SEND, EAL, or additional learning needs
• ICT skills to support learning and administrative tasks

Relevant Experience

• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery
• Supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy, and social development
• Working with children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Observing and recording pupil progress
• Preparing classroom resources and maintaining a safe learning environment
• Supporting educational visits, enrichment activities, and break-time supervision
• Collaborating with teaching staff and external professionals to meet pupil needs