Part-Time Teaching Assistants

Are you eager to gain valuable experience working with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking enthusiastic Part-Time Teaching Assistants to join our team. We collaborate with numerous SEN schools in and around Plymouth, and there is a high demand for support staff on a part-time and flexible basis.

As a Part-Time Teaching Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to work flexibly, choosing your availability week by week via our online diary system. You'll be contacted for work based on the days you've made available, providing you with the flexibility you need.

Successful candidates will work to support students either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, both within the classroom and out in the community, to facilitate their access to learning.

We're interested in hearing from you if:

• You have a genuine passion for working with children who have SEN and can create a safe and positive learning environment.
• While experience in education or working with individuals with special needs is desired, we welcome applicants who are passionate, engaging, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.

Commitment is crucial, and we require candidates to commit to at least two terms of work to ensure stability and consistency for the students.

What we can offer you:

• A dedicated Consultant to guide you through the registration process and support you through bookings.
• WEEKLY pay processed via PAYE, with no charge for processing your pay.
• CPD Academy offering free or heavily discounted training courses to support your career progression.
• Candidate App, providing a platform where you can manage your details, view new bookings, and amend existing bookings.
• Refer a friend scheme - earn £50 for every person you refer who successfully registers with us.

To work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. We provide full assistance if you need to apply for a new check, with the standard cost of £38 plus an annual subscription fee of £13 for the Update Service.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with SEN while gaining valuable experience and flexibility. Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with Teaching Personnel!

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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