Teaching Assistant
Job description
Do you want to work in a supportive and inclusive educational setting dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential?
We pride ourselves on fostering a positive learning environment where staff are valued, developed, and empowered to make a real difference.
The Role
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons, assist students with their learning, and help create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support students individually and in small groups to enhance learning
- Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management
- Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
- Provide tailored support for students with additional needs
- Help monitor student progress and provide feedback to staff
What We’re Looking For
- A caring, patient, and proactive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience working with children or young people (preferred but not essential)
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable
What We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A rewarding role where you can make a real impact
- Competitive salary and benefit
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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