Teaching Assistant - Wakefield, FULL TIME

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wakefield Regional Council; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Wakefield primary schools, including those with special educational needs. The role offers a daily rate of £92-£110 and requires a genuine passion for welfare, education and development of children.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable and capable of working closely with teachers to help SEN students participate in lessons and progress, with prior roles such as TA, SEN Sport Coach or Healthcare

Qualifications

• A Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Education or Childcare is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience working with young children in educational or childcare settings is preferred.
• Basic first aid certification is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver small group tutoring or catch-up programmes.
• Plan and deliver one-to-one tutoring or catch-up programmes.
• Assist classroom teachers to ensure SEN students participate and make progress.
• Undertake break time and lunch time duties as directed.
• Maintain strong communication with colleagues, students and parents/carers.

Skills

SEN support experience

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Education or Childcare

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our Wakefield Primary Schools. This position will pay £92-£110 per day.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable candidate that would be comfortable working with students with special educational needs. This role requires a passion for welfare, education and development. Applicants with relevant experience such as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Sport Coach and Healthcare Assistant are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of a Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Education or Childcare is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Previous experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Basic first aid certification is an advantage, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities within this role include:

• Plan and deliver small group tutoring or catch-up programmes
• Plan and deliver one-to-one tutoring or catch-up programmes
• Assist classroom teachers in their work, ensuring that SEN students participate in the lessons and make good progress
• Undertake break time and lunch time duties as directed
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues, students and parents/carers to ensure a brilliant level of communication.

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.
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