Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools
Leicester & surrounding areas
Full-time & Part-time roles available
Do you enjoy working with children and want to make a real difference in their education? We are seeking enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of primary schools.
This is a fantastic opportunity for both qualified Teaching Assistants and those looking to begin a rewarding career in education.
What we’re looking for:
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A minimum of Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) – essential.
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TA qualifications are desirable but not essential – training and guidance can be provided.
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A genuine passion for working with young children and helping them thrive.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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A positive, proactive and reliable approach.
Your role will include:
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Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
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Providing one-to-one or small group support to help children progress.
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Encouraging learning through play, creativity and positive reinforcement.
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Assisting with classroom organisation and resources.
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Supporting children with additional needs where required.
We offer:
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Opportunities across a variety of local primary schools.
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Day-to-day supply as well as long-term and permanent placements.
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Ongoing support and professional development.
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The chance to make a meaningful impact in children’s education.
Apply today by attaching your CV!
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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