Casual Teaching Assistant

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Learning & Development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Gateshead Council Learning and Skills are recruiting a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support learners with learning difficulties and barriers to learning. You will collaborate with tutors to prepare, adapt, and organise learning resources while promoting an inclusive environment.

You will identify learner strengths, maintain accurate records, and contribute to safeguarding and well-being initiatives. Flexible hybrid working and a range of employee benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Support learners with learning difficulties, additional educational needs and barriers to learning.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and Prevent responsibilities.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment, recognising and reporting safeguarding or behavioural concerns.
• Promote learners' wellbeing, independence and future employment opportunities.
• Identify learners' strengths and support them to overcome challenges and achieve goals.
• Work alongside tutors to deliver learning experiences through preparation and organisation of learning resources.
• Maintain accurate learner records and complete administrative tasks using council systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

• Support learners with a range of learning difficulties, additional educational needs and barriers to learning to engage, participate and make progress in their learning.
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment, recognising and reporting any safeguarding or behavioural concerns.
• Promote learners' wellbeing, independence, community participation and future employment opportunities.
• Identify learners' strengths and talents while supporting them to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
• Work alongside tutors to deliver outstanding learning experiences through the preparation, adaptation and organisation of learning resources.
• Provide effective support to individuals and groups of learners within education settings.
• Maintain accurate learner records and complete administrative tasks using council systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• Continually develop your skills and knowledge to provide high-quality learner support

  A Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) together with good numeracy and literacy skills.

• Knowledge of learning difficulties, barriers to learning and the impact these can have on individuals' learning and life opportunities.
• Understanding of current learner support practices within schools and/or further education settings.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and Prevent responsibilities.
• Experience of supporting young people or adults with learning difficulties, social and emotional needs or other barriers to learning.
• Experience of providing effective one-to-one and group learning support within an educational environment.

• Good administrative and digital skills, with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams to maintain accurate records and support service delivery

  Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.

We're delighted that you're interested in working with us. You'd be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive. At Gateshead Council you'd be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we're confident that it isn't just the salary that attracts our staff. Supporting learners to achieve their potential, overcome barriers, and build brighter futures. Gateshead Council Learning and Skills is committed to providing high-quality education and support that enables learners to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Our team works with learners who may have learning difficulties, additional educational needs, social, emotional or mental health needs, or other barriers to learning. We are passionate about creating an inclusive, safe and supportive environment where learners can develop confidence, gain skills, improve their wellbeing and progress towards greater independence, further learning and employment opportunities. Working collaboratively with tutors and colleagues, we strive to ensure every learner receives the support they need to succeed. Make a difference every day by helping learners thrive, succeed, and progress.

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions - a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services - plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).