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Learning Mentor

Date posted : 15/10/20
£325 - 425 per week + depending on experience

Job description

This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...

Are you a recent University Graduate who has studied in Education? Have you got a Teaching Assistant Qualification? Do you have experience working with Primary aged children?

If you have any of the above we are looking for you! 

A Primary school we work closely with in the Dewsbury area of Kirklees are currently looking for a Learning Mentor until July 2021 on a full time basis to help support children in the Key Stage 1 phase. This is a full time role and the working hours will be from 8:30am - 3:30pm. The role will be starting from 2nd November 2020 (after October half term). 

There will be a requirement for a successful candidate who can work alongside teaching and support staff at our highly supportive primary school in Dewsbury, providing support to students across KS1. 

You should expect from Teaching Personnel as your employer:

  • Weekly Pay up to GBP425 (depending on experience)
  • Pay through PAYE
  • Training opportunities
  • Specialist consultants to support you on a daily basis

If you are interested in this role please contact Charley Alexander at the Leeds Wakefield Primary branch on the details below or, register to Teaching Personnel online or, register to Teaching Personnel online. 

What do our staff say about us...

Teaching Assistant Helena- 'Couldn't believe how quickly and often work was found. Charley especially has been amazing, she’s very supportive and is constantly aiming to find new roles for me even during this crazy time! Would definitely recommend teaching personnel to anyone who is considering going into teaching!'

Teaching Assistant Joanne- 'Since being in contact with Charley Alexander Teaching Personnel Employment I am very grateful of the support so far she has given me on helping build a file for me to work in and around the Wakefield district when primary schools are set to re-open. I am looking forward to starting my new position and hope to have many more positive achievements within Teaching Personnel'

Final Year Student Jessica- 'Joined the agency during my final year at uni as a trainee primary teacher and they’ve gone above and beyond to help me gain extra experience. I’d especially like to mention Charley who managed to get me into a long term position which fit around my studies- she was always there to answer questions and provide support and clarity'

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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 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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