Teaching Assistant
- Primary
- Reading
- Flexible Working
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Location: Reading
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding role in education? We are currently seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to join our team in Reading. This is an exciting opportunity for both permanent and temporary positions, offering flexible working hours ranging from 1 to 5 days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Support classroom teachers in delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences to students.
- Assist with the implementation of lesson plans and activities.
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who require additional assistance.
- Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Assist in the management of behavior and classroom routines.
Requirements:
- Relevant experience working with children, ideally within an educational setting.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff members.
- A patient and caring approach, with a genuine passion for supporting the development and well-being of young learners.
- Flexibility to work between 1 to 5 days a week, as per the requirements of the position.
- A valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Benefits of the Role:
- Flexible working hours - choose your availability based on 1 to 5 days a week.
- Both permanent and temporary positions available, providing options that suit your needs.
- Competitive rates of pay, ensuring you are rewarded for your valuable contribution.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and progress within the field of education.
- The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners and help shape their educational journey.
How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic and passionate about working as a Teaching Assistant, please submit your CV to Jake.askew@teachingpersonnel.com
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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