Classroom Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Sonning; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Classroom Assistant in Reading (RG4 / RG7) to support pupils during term-time, 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday. The role offers a daily rate of £95–£105 depending on experience, with a focus on creating a calm, inclusive classroom.

You will assist pupils 1:1 and in small groups, encourage learning behaviours, and support those with additional learning needs, while following safeguarding and health & safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health and safety.
• Experience with SEND is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to develop learning.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs (SEND).
• Promote calm, inclusive classroom environment and positive behaviour.
• Assist pupils' social and emotional development and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Enthusiasm for children

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Classroom Assistant – Reading (RG4 / RG7)

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £95–£105 per day, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only

Your Role

• Supporting pupils with their learning on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Supporting children with additional learning needs, including SEND.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and creating a calm, inclusive classroom environment.
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional development where required.
• Following school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures.

The Right Person:

• Caring, patient and approachable.
• Enthusiastic about working with children and young people.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• A confident communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Calm and resilient when faced with challenging situations.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Previous experience in a school, childcare, youth work, SEND or support setting would be advantageous, although enthusiasm, the right attitude and transferable experience will also be considered.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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