CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant

CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Full-Time and Felxible Opportunities | Tower Hamlets, Islington, Newham & Hackney

Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a number of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Tower Hamlets, Islington, Newham and Hackney. We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with a CACHE Level 3 qualification to join schools on a full-time basis.

Our partner schools are committed to providing outstanding educational experiences for all pupils and are looking for candidates who demonstrate patience, empathy, professionalism and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Please note: A CACHE Level 3 qualification (or equivalent Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) is an essential requirement for this role. Applicants who do not hold the required qualification will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to achieve their learning objectives.
• Deliver targeted interventions and small group support sessions.
• Assist the class teacher in preparing engaging learning activities and resources.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback where appropriate.
• Support children with varying educational and behavioural needs.

Classroom Support

• Promote a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage pupil participation, independence and confidence.
• Assist with classroom organisation and resource management.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times and educational activities.

Communication & Relationships

• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and wider school staff.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and academic development.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Safeguarding & Wellbeing

• Promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Follow school safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
• Support children with personal care requirements where required.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.

SEND Support

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with additional learning needs when required.
• Assist in implementing individual learning plans and behaviour strategies.
• Support children with SEND, SEMH and other additional needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure pupils receive appropriate support.

Essential Requirements

• CACHE Level 3 qualification (or equivalent Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification).
• Previous experience working with children within a school or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, proactive and professional attitude.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's education and development.

Desirable

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Experience delivering interventions in literacy and numeracy.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and EYFS framework.
• Behaviour management experience.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Full-time, long-term opportunities.
• Access to professional development and CPD training.
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant.
• Opportunities to work within highly regarded schools across East London.
• Flexible pathways into permanent school positions.

Safeguarding

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks and verification of qualifications in line with our safer recruitment procedures.

Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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