Immediate Start: Teaching Assistant - No Qualification Needed

Envision Education; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Education is looking for an Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join schools across High Wycombe. This role is ideal for those starting a career in education without a TA qualification, based in or near High Wycombe, working 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

You will support pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing, with opportunities to help SEND pupils, foster confidence and social skills, and assist teachers with classroom tasks in primary and secondary settings.

Qualifications

• No formal Teaching Assistant qualification is required.
• Based in High Wycombe or willing to commute to High Wycombe.
• Available to work 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Caring, patient and supportive approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident working with children and young people.
• Reliable, professional and committed.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEND is advantageous but not essential.
• Previous school experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small-group basis.
• Supporting children with SEND and additional needs.
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supporting positive behaviour within the classroom.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Providing emotional and pastoral support where required.
• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Supporting pupils with their individual learning and developmental needs.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND support

Good communication

Team player

Based in High Wycombe

Education

No formal TA qualification required

Job description

Envision Education is looking for an Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join schools across High Wycombe. This role is ideal for those starting a career in education without a TA qualification, based in or near High Wycombe, working 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

You will support pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing, with opportunities to help SEND pupils, foster confidence and social skills, and assist teachers with classroom tasks in primary and secondary settings.