Teaching Assistant

Are you enthusiastic about supporting students and want to ensure they receive the best education possible? If so, we are looking for you!

Due to the current lockdown many student’s education has been disturbed and some students are going to require some extra support when returning to school. This is where you come in, we are currently recruiting for teaching assistants in the Penzance, Hayle, Camborne and Helston areas to support students in their day to day learning once they have returned to school.

You will be required to support the students in the class either in small groups or on and one to one basis, this will be helping them with tasks set by the class teacher. You may be required to plan additional work if you are working with the same students often and know their abilities or if a student is particularly struggling with a specific topic. It is important that you have a good understand of the primary curriculum and can confidently support students with their English and maths. We are looking for somebody who can be creative with learning and make it fun and engaging for students.

It is important for you to help the class teacher monitor the students progress by communicating effectively about what levels the students are working at and if there are any topics they are struggling with. This will allow the class teacher to plan their work and be able to communicate with the headteacher, SENCO and parents and carers.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within schools. Be available 2-5 days a week, 8.30am – 3.30pm during term time. You will also need to be aware of Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning and Equal Opportunities policies. Organisational and time management skills are very important in this role. You will also need a Child Workforce DBS which can be completed during the recruitment process.

We can offer you an enthusiastic team who will help you through your application process and offer you continuous opportunities to build your career. Free safeguarding and prevention training and additional CPD training at a discounted rate. We can offer flexible working patterns to candidates, along with an online diary to help keep your schedule organised and to keep us updated on your availability.

To find out more, please email a copy of your CV and a short email with a description of what you are looking for to: Kendra.pitts@teachingpersonnel.com

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.

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