Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Dukinfield, SK16 5DP
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive Daily Rate

We are currently recruiting for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Dukinfield on a full-time, permanent basis.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support pupils both within the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping them to engage with learning and reach their full potential.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Provide additional support to pupils who require extra assistance.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom organisation.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Help monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Be patient, caring, and committed to supporting pupil achievement.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Have a proactive and positive approach to supporting learning.
• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible day-to-day, long-term and permanent opportunities
• Access to our CPD Academy
• Competitive weekly pay
• Easy online timesheets via the myTP portal
• Wellbeing support
• Recognition through our Excellence in Education Awards
• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• Full-time employment for the academic year.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

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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