Teaching Assistant
Job description
Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you want a role where no two days are the same, and your work truly matters? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to become part of our caring and committed team. We support pupils with a wide range of special educational needs, focusing on building confidence, independence, and essential life skills alongside academic progress.
About the Role
In this rewarding position, you will work closely with pupils both in and out of the classroom, providing tailored support to help them engage with learning and reach their individual goals. You’ll play a key role in creating a positive, safe, and stimulating environment.
Your Day-to-Day Will Include:
- Supporting pupils with their learning activities and routines
- Encouraging independence and social development
- Assisting teachers in planning and delivering lessons
- Helping to manage behaviour in a positive and supportive way
- Providing personal care support when required
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Is empathetic, patient, and proactive
- Has a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
- Works well as part of a team
- Is adaptable and ready to learn
- Brings a positive attitude and a sense of humour
Why Work With Us?
- Be part of a welcoming and supportive school community
- Access ongoing training and career development
- Enjoy a role where you can see the impact of your work every day
- Benefit from a strong focus on staff wellbeing
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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