Primary HLTA

Teaching Personnel; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support KS2 students at a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent. Responsibilities include creating individualized learning plans and covering classes when needed. Ideal candidates will have a Teaching Assistant qualification and a passion for child development. Opportunities for professional development are available, and this temporary role may lead to a full-time position.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant for support

Continuous professional development opportunities

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience within a primary school.
• Good understanding of current teaching techniques and behavioral management.
• Patient and calm approach when faced with challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Work within the KS2 department with classes Years 4-6.
• Identify learning gaps and create individualized learning support plans.
• Cover the class for short periods in the absence of the class teacher.

Skills

Teaching Assistant qualification

Understanding of teaching techniques

Behavioural management skills

Patient approach

Passion for child development

Job description

About the role

• Start- date: 5th January
• Part-time with potential opportunity for a full-time contract

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work within the school's KS2 department with classes Years 4-6. You will work closely with the class teachers to identify any learning gaps and create and implement individualised learning support plans. This may include 1-1 or group intervention with core subjects. Additionally, you may also cover the class for short periods of time in the absence of the class teacher (PPA time).

What we’re looking for

• Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience within a primary school
• Good understanding of current teaching techniques and behavioural management
• Patient and calm approach when faced with challenging behaviours
• A genuine passion for improving the development of young learners
• Safeguarding training to be completed upon registering with Teaching Personnel

Why choose Teaching Personnel?

• A dedicated consultant to guide you through the onboarding and application process
• Regular check-ins with your consultant
• Opportunities for continuous professional development through our CPD Academy

If you’re interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

Please apply with your CV and a consultant will be in contact within 2 working days.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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