Teaching Assistants - We need you!

Do you have a passion for creating a difference?

Do you have the determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best?

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants on behalf of our client primary schools in the Blaenau Gwent, Newport, Torfaen and Caerphilly area.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be assisting the teacher who can work with pupils of all ages and abilities within a classroom setting in the Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen or Caerphilly area. If you have relevant experience or just even have a real passion to contribute to the learning environment, register with us; we have work for you!

We want someone who:

• Supporting pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities
• Supporting pupils with English as a second language
• Has knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs of pupils
• Has an interest in how young people learn and behave
• Working one-to-one or with small groups of pupils
• Preparing the classroom for lessons
• Tidying up and keeping the classroom in good order
• Creating displays of pupils' work
• Helping on school outings or at school events

Highlights of a Teaching Assistant Position:

• Teaching Assistants wanted in Blaenau Gwent, Newport, Torfaen and Caerphilly;
• Opportunity for flexible work;
• Pay rate up to £58 per day, depending on experience;
• Immediate start available;
• Work in a range of English and Welsh medium primary schools;

In order to be suitable for this role you will need;

• Have the legal right to work in the UK;
• Hold a Child Workforce Only DBS registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one - full assistance provided);
• Be registered with the Education Workforce Council (compulsory requirement in Wales);
• Provide at least two professional or character references;
• Be available to interview and/or trial asap;
• Be available to start on short notice.

If you are interested in the assistant position and are located in the Gwent area, please apply with you most up-to-date CV.

Teaching Personnel are the market leading recruitment agency for Education, covering England and Wales. Teaching Personnel support these client primary schools with short-term cover and day-to-day supply.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. For Support staff our minimum requirement is GCSE English & Maths (A-C) or equivalent.