Teaching Assistant

Location: Newcastle

Pay Rate: £350-£400 (Per Week)

Teaching Personnel have an exciting opportunity for a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to begin in September. The role will require you to be flexible and very adaptable to change, you will gain transferrable skills that will enhance your knowledge of workig in the classroom. The school are very focused on promoting independence and self-confidence for their pupils so when appropriate, the children are encouraged to work independently or in small groups to also help improve their social and emotional skills.

About the role:

• Working hours are 08:30-15:30
• Weekly Pay £350-£400 (pro rata) paid every Friday
• Supporting year 2 pupils on a 1:1 basis as well as offering full class support

Candidate requirements:

• Experience working with SEND pupils (desired)
• Hold a child only DBS accessible on the update service or be willing to apply for one
• Calm and nurturing attitude
• adapable to change
• Ability to use initiative and offer whole class support when needed
• Experience working in a school setting (desired)
• Hold a Level 2 TA qualification (desired)

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive Salary with daily rates of up to £85 (depending on your experience)
• Working within an experienced and supportive staff team
• Developing transferrable skills
• Opportunity to expand your knowledge through our ‘outstanding’ CPD programme
• Our ‘recommend a friend’ scheme where you can earn money for referring your fellow colleagues for work

Further opportunities include the possibility of your role becoming permanent. To be put forward for this position you must either be registered or be prepared to register with Teaching Personnel, to go through all the necessary vetting procedures. If you have similar previous experience and you would like to be put forward for this position, please apply ASAP with a copy of your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

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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.
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