Early Years Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant for a long-term full-time role in Oldham. The successful candidate will engage with children effectively and enhance their learning experience while supporting teaching staff. This role is ongoing until the end of the academic year, with potential extensions.

Benefits

Referral bonus of up to £250

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in an Early Years setting.
• Qualification at Level 2 or above as a Teaching Assistant.
• Ability to lead groups of children effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of children in the absence of their teacher.
• Facilitate reading and writing sessions.
• Demonstrate effective behavioural management skills.

Skills

Behavioural management

Facilitating reading sessions

Facilitating writing sessions

Education

Level 2+ Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Aspire People are in partnership with a Primary School in the Oldham area, currently seeking a Teaching Assistant for a long-term role. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2+ Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent and have at least two years of experience in an Early Years setting.

In this role, you may be responsible for leading groups of children in the absence of their teacher, facilitating reading and writing sessions, and demonstrating effective behavioural management skills.
This position is full-time, with working hours from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The role is ongoing, lasting until the end of the academic year and possibly beyond.

All candidates who register with Aspire People will have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed and must be on the update service.

We also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 for recommendations of candidates suitable for any of the roles we are recruiting for.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.