Primary Teaching Assistant

The Head Teacher at a Plymouth SEN school is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to work on a one to one basis with a primary aged pupil. The school supports pupils who have Learning Difficulties and Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. The school is Ofsted rated ‘good’ and is in a great location in Plymouth to access via public transport. There is a cohesive feel to the school and all staff is supported well by SLT.

The role is to start in September 2021 and is full time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm), term time only.

The successful candidate will have:

• Be passionate and enthusiastic to work with pupils within the school and enhance their learning.
• Must have an NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or similar.
• Must have experience of working with pupils and will have had experience of working within the education sector and with multi-agencies.
• Will be proactive and eager to carry out responsibilities.

We can offer you:

• Choice and Variety – giving you a range of roles and job opportunities to choose from
• Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy – Your Continuous Professional Development
• Pay – Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability
• myTP – Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple
• Safe Working Practice – ensuring your reputation is protected
• Excellence in Education Awards – recognising the positive impact you deliver in schools
• TP Tokens – supporting national children and education charities through your direction

In order to work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of GBP40, plus an annual subscription fee of GBP13 for the Update Service.

If you hold experience working with children or young people and want take the next step in building a career in an exciting and rewarding area of education, please contact Harley on the details below or email your CV and a covering letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

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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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