Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are looking for a Teaching Assistant to start in a lovely school in Southampton asap.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Required to work throughout different classes within the Foundation Phase
• Supporting the class teacher in all lessons throughout the day
• Support all pupils throughout each lesson - may be required to work alongside smaller groups
• During the lessons you may need to prevent potential disruption that may occur, de-escalating situations and stepping in to remove the pupil from the lesson if needed.
• Establish productive working relationships with the pupil and set expectations.
• To give positive feedback, and praise to reinforce the pupils’ efforts and develop self-esteem.
• Promote the inclusion of pupils and encourage pupils to interact with each other.

The Ideal Candidate will be someone who is;

• Positive, energetic, and patient.
• Has the ability to use their own initiative in challenging situations that may arise.
• Takes the hands-on approach and is always ready to support the pupil and class teacher.
• Able to have the ability to develop strong relationships between the pupil.
• Passionate for working with the special educational need’s environment.
• Able to keep calm under pressure.
• Motivational and has a supportive nature.

In Return, Teaching Personnel will offer you;

• A dedicated, passionate, and educated Recruitment Consultant who will regularly contact and complete check-in calls.
• An online profile where you will have access to the CPD Academy where we offer free courses such as Level 2 Safeguarding.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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 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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