Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Academics; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are currently seeking experienced Key Stage 2 Primary Teaching Assistants for temporary short and long-term opportunities within their partnership schools in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.

We place many of our Teaching Assistants into permanent roles after a successful period of long-term supply, and offer diverse placements to match different school requirements. You will support teachers, prepare classrooms, and manage behaviour for learners in Year 3 to Year 6.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with Key Stage 2 learners in a primary school or educational setting in the UK.
• Confident communication skills and will be an excellent motivator in the classroom.
• Strong behaviour management skills with the ability to support learners in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6.
• Be happy to travel to partnership schools in Stoke-on-Trent (or surrounding areas) by 8:30am with sometimes short notice for on the day supply requirements.
• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or Functional Skills Level 2 in minimum required.
• Be familiar with the UK National Curriculum.
• Own a current Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service, or willing to apply (cost applied).

Responsibilities

• Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson.
• Preparing the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment.
• Managing behaviour and engaging with learners in Year 3-Year 6 with their own learning.
• Working with learners either 1-2-1 or in a small groups.
• Committed to support both the teacher and the learners to succeed.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Academics are currently looking for experienced Key Stage 2 Primary Teaching Assistants for temporary short and long-term opportunities within their partnership schools. Working across Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas can be diversified, meaning that we work with an assortment of schools that have different requirements to suit.

We are proud to say that here at Academics we have had a strong record of placing many of our Teaching Assistants into permanent work following a successful period of long term supply within our primary schools.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson.
• Preparing the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment.
• Managing behaviour and engaging with learners in Year 3-Year 6 with their own learning.
• Working with learners either 1-2-1 or in a small groups.
• Committed to support both the teacher and the learners to succeed.

For this role, applicants who apply must:

• A minimum Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Have previous experience of working with Key Stage 2 learners in a primary school or educational setting in the UK.
• Hold confident communication skills and will be an excellent motivator in the classroom.
• Have strong behaviour management skills with the ability to support learners in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6.
• Be happy to travel and to be able to get to our partnership schools in Stoke-on-Trent (or the surrounding areas) by 8.30am with sometimes only 30-60 minute's notice for our on the day supply requirements.
• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required).
• Be familiar with the UK National Curriculum.
• Own a current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).

Please be aware that your daily rate will be dependent upon experience, prior qualifications, training, and the client rate that is currently available.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.