Creative Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is seeking creative-minded teaching assistants to support primary school students in Dudley. This role involves fostering a positive learning environment and encouraging student development through engaging activities. Ideal candidates will have backgrounds in acting, drama, or musical arts, and will work closely with teachers to implement effective learning strategies for students with diverse needs. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in education and enjoy the potential for permanent roles in the future.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Enhanced DBS check support

Potential for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Candidates must have appropriate qualifications and training for the role.
• Experience in supporting students with special educational needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through interactive and creative activities.
• Assist with sensory integration in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers to assess pupils' levels and abilities.

Skills

Creative Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of Autism

Sensory Play Techniques

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Degree in Arts (Acting, Drama, Music)

Job description

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Protocol Education is seeking creative-minded teaching assistants, such as those with backgrounds in acting, drama, or musical arts, to work in primary schools in Dudley.

As a teaching assistant, you will support students both one-to-one and within classroom settings, fostering a positive and engaging environment. Successful candidates will encourage student development through sensory play and interaction, understanding social cues and skills, and teaching independent living skills to students with diagnoses such as autism, speech and language difficulties, severe learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.

These schools are particularly interested in candidates who can apply their creative skills within early years and primary education to maintain an engaging and meaningful learning experience.

Main Duties:

1. Engage students through interactive and creative activities
2. Assist with sensory integration in the classroom
3. Collaborate with teachers to assess pupils' levels and abilities
4. Implement the school's ethos and policies
5. Communicate with parents and carers

At Protocol Education, we aim to help each candidate find their ideal job. We have a longstanding partnership with excellent educational institutions (Primary, Secondary, and SEND) to provide high-quality teaching and support staff.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

Applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. For more details, please refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website.

All pay rates include statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent roles in the future.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children. We conduct safeguarding checks in line with the DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education,’ which may include online searches.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must have or obtain an enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full support is provided throughout the process. For our privacy policy, visit the Protocol Education website.