Teaching Assistant
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Primary Teaching Assistant – Portland – Key Stage 1 & 2
Are you looking to gain more experience in education and help children flourish in their learning? Teaching Personnel is recruiting for Primary Teaching Assistants in Portland to support the development of young learners in Key Stage 1 and 2 classrooms.
Role Highlights:
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Supporting both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 students
- Working with small groups and providing individual support for pupils
- Assisting in the delivery of lessons, promoting engagement and positive behaviour
- Helping students with their academic and emotional needs
What You Need:
- Experience working with children in a school setting (or similar)
- A positive and proactive attitude towards learning
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children
- Ability to work as part of a team
- A current DBS (or be willing to apply for one)
Benefits of Joining Teaching Personnel:
- Competitive pay rates from £85 per day
- Access to a range of CPD opportunities to develop your skills
- A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support
- Opportunities to work in both mainstream and SEN settings
If you are eager to support students in their educational journey and want to be part of a supportive team in Portland, apply now!
Location: Portland
Start Date: ASAP
Apply by emailing beth.maxwell@teachingpersonnel.com or contact us on 01202297744 for more details!
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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