Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

34 hours per week / term time only (38 weeks)

8:15am – 3:45pm Monday to Friday – 30-minute lunch break

Salary: Scale 5 – 7 (£22,472 - £23,122) Actual prorated salary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to provide support to our SEND department. The successful candidate will be assigned to support students who may have learning, physical, medical needs, emotional needs, or whose first language may not be English. There will also be the opportunity to work closely with our teachers to deliver support with the variety of learning and development activities, which take place in the classroom. This would be an ideal post for an individual interested in joining the profession.

Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/238/news-events.  Our commitment to staff development and staff welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school.

We are looking for staff who are committed to developing confident and capable learners and who are prepared to work hard for every single student.

At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students.

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• be committed to our ethos of high expectations without excuses or exceptions, with the belief that every child can succeed
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
• have an interest in and commitment to working with, supporting the development of, and safeguarding children

and in return we offer candidates:

•  support, mentoring and training appropriate to the post
• a forward looking, hardworking and enthusiastic team of staff with the desire and skills to improve outcomes
• the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the school, its students and families
• benefits from our Employee Assistance Programme/Well-being package

Candidates are encouraged to visit the School’s Virtual tour accessible via:  https://360imagephotography.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Copthall+School/index.htm

Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community to include applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults. 

How to Apply: Application forms must be completed and are available from the school website: www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/join-us or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937.  Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.

Closing date:  Monday 2nd December 2024 (9am) – The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.