Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant – Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Pay: Starting from £90 per day (with potential to increase)
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing
Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives?
Do you have the patience, resilience, and enthusiasm to support both Primary and SEN students in their educational journey?
We’re looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team, supporting local Primary and SEN schools in Gainsborough with day-to-day classroom learning and development.
Key Responsibilities:
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Providing 1:1 or small group support to pupils across a range of abilities
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Assisting with classroom activities, lesson delivery, and learning tasks
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Supporting children with special educational needs in and out of class
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Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
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Assisting with personal care, when required
Requirements:
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A positive, proactive, and caring attitude
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Previous experience in a school or childcare setting is desirable
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Willingness to support children with varying levels of need
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one)
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a real difference in local schools. There is also the potential for pay increases based on experience and long-term placement.
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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