Primary School Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Croydon is seeking a Primary School Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher and assist students. This full-time, temporary role requires relevant qualifications, including GCSEs in English and Maths and experience with children. You will provide one-to-one support, assist with lessons, and supervise students during activities. Competitive salary of £110 - £130 per day is offered.

Benefits

PAYE

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths required.
• Prior experience working with children in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering lessons.
• Assisting with the preparation of classroom materials.
• Providing one-to-one support to students with learning difficulties.
• Supervising students during activities and break times.
• Assisting with student assessments and record keeping.

Skills

Understanding of child development and learning processes

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well in a team

Strong organisational skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Title: Primary School Teaching Assistant

Location

East of England, Cambridgeshire, Croydon

Job Type

Temporary, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry

Education and Training

Secondary Industry

Education and Training

Salary

£110 - £130 Per day

Benefits

PAYE

Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering lessons
• Assisting with the preparation of classroom materials
• Providing one-to-one support to students with learning difficulties
• Supervising students during activities and break times
• Assisting with student assessments and record keeping

Required Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Enhanced DBS check

Education

Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience

Prior experience working with children in an educational setting

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of child development and learning processes
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Strong organisational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid certification
• Additional relevant training or qualifications in education or childcare

Working Conditions

• Working hours may vary and could include occasional evening or weekend work
• Work will be conducted in a classroom environment with young children
• May involve some physical activities such as setting up classroom equipment

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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