Flexible Teaching Assistant
Job description
Are you looking to work in Primary Schools on a timetable that you control?
Teaching Personnel is delighted to be recruiting three flexible Teaching Assistants to support a range of schools across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals with experience in childcare who are seeking a role that can be tailored to fit their availability and lifestyle.
Whether you're seeking part-time hours, term-time work, or a role that fits around other commitments, this opportunity offers the flexibility to shape your working week.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide classroom support to teachers and pupils across different year groups.
- Assist with learning activities, both one-to-one and in small groups.
- Support pupils with additional needs, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Help with classroom preparation, resources, and general administrative tasks.
- Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
Requirements
- Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
- A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach to supporting learning.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
- Availability for flexible working hours across the week.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your schedule.
- Opportunities to work in a variety of school settings.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about supporting children's education and want a role that fits around your life, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now or contact Stanley Wilson at Teaching Personnel for more information.
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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