Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant

Are you interested in supporting children with their education and providing excellent classroom support? Teaching Personnel are seeking to appoint highly enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistants, who are particularly hardworking and committed to furthering children’s education. These roles will be based on across our Plymouth primary schools.

As a TA you will work along side the Class Teacher to provide whole class, group or 1 to1 support, for a variety of different learning activities. You will also support to implement behaviour management strategies and prepare resources to support the lessons. As a TA you will also be expected to lead group activities, with direction from the Class Teacher, as well as observe and report back progress. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification and/or relevant school experience. 
• Previous experience working with children or young people in education settings.
• Experience managing behaviour and following behaviour management strategies.
• Have a unique and creative approach to their teaching and learning.

Requirements:

• Up to date DBS certificate on the update service (or be willing to complete a new one)
• Relevant teaching support experience
• Confidence to take the lead with activities and tailor support for children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What we offer:

• Weekly Pay
• A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you within your roles and fulfil your work needs.
• CPD Training Academy: Free and discounted training opportunities to upskill yourself.
• Flexible assignments to suit your availability.

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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