Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Kent Teaching Solutions Ltd.; Chatham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Teaching Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant in Medway to start immediately on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, committed and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join a driven and talented team.

The school welcomes applicants with Level 3 qualifications relevant to the role and offers excellent professional development opportunities within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification relevant to the role.
• Sensitivity and understanding for building good relationships with children.
• Excellent verbal communication skills for motivating children to learn.
• Active listening skills to understand the children's needs.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Flexibility and openness to change for working on different activities.
• Enjoy working with other people.

Responsibilities

• To work under the guidance of teaching staff to provide a safe and healthy environment for pupils.
• Supervise and assist individual and small groups of pupils in lessons.
• Help teachers prepare lesson materials and equipment, get the classroom ready for lessons and clear away after.
• Observe, record and report pupils progress to teachers.
• Help teachers manage class behaviour.
• Supervise group activities, including outings and sports events.
• Look after children who are upset or unwell.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant in Medway to start immediately on a full time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, committed and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join a driven and talented team.

Applications from the following will be warmly welcomed:

• Teaching Assistants with Level 3 qualifications relevant to the role

The school provide excellent professional development opportunities.

You’ll need:

• Sensitivity and understanding for building good relationships with children
• Excellent verbal communication skills for motivating children to learn
• Active listening skills to understand the children's needs
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• To be flexible and open to change for working on different activities
• To enjoy working with other people

Responsibilities:

• To work under the guidance of teaching staff to provide a safe and healthy environment for pupils
• Supervise and assist individual and small groups of pupils in lessons
• Help teachers prepare lesson materials and equipment, get the classroom ready for lessons and clear away after
• Observe, record and report pupils progress to teachers
• Help teachers manage class behaviour
• Supervise group activities, including outings and sports events
• Look after children who are upset or unwell

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults; therefore, every candidate is subject to relevant qualifications, satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other relevant checks being made. Agy