Primary School Teaching Assistant

Educate Group; Holywell; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Coaching and training

Potential for permanent position

Work-life balance

Job summary

Educate Group is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support classroom learning across primary, secondary and tertiary levels in North Wales, Cheshire, Shropshire and Wirral, with roles covering sickness and short/long-term cover.

No formal qualifications are required, though literacy and numeracy standards are essential and experience with children or in care/youth work is beneficial. Full-time (Mon-Fri 8:45-15:15) or part-time work opportunities available.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; literacy and numeracy are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Flexibility and adaptability to different schools and classes.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in preparing classroom materials.
• Assist individual students and manage student behaviour.
• Assess progress and provide feedback.
• Create a positive learning environment and support during activities.
• Help with administrative tasks.
• Follow school policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Literacy

Numeracy

Job description

Description

Established in 2017 Educate Group is a leading recruitment agency for supply Teaching Assistants and Teachers covering North Wales, Cheshire, Shropshire and Wirral we are rapidly growing and looking to expand our already successful team

Educate provides high quality teaching and classroom support staff for temporary and permanent positions in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors throughout North Wales, together with alternative education provision aimed at hard-to-reach learners as well as supporting local authorities with home tutoring and an incredible Initial teacher training department

Due to the current demand for supply staff in schools we are looking for people who can offer full time commitment to work Monday-Friday 8:45-15:15 or part time depending on your requirements

This is on a supply basis covering staff sickness at schools, short term and long term

Qualifications are not compulsory as training can be given, but experience with children or in care work/youth work would be beneficial

Benefits of joining the Educate Group:

• A small company with supportive account managers
• Personal support and advice from your account manager with a strong knowledge of the schools
• Flexibility and the option to be introduced to a variety of primary schools in the local area
• Run by a leading team of experienced Teachers, Senior Leaders and Support Staff with over 85+ years of combined education experience.
• Committed to providing employment, free coaching, training and support to our team of staff.
• Work as often and flexibly as you like to achieve a work-life balance
• Build relevant classroom-based experience with reputable schools across the area
• Opportunity to apply for your initial teacher training with Educate ITT and one of their link schools.
• Opportunities to move into a permanent position – should one become available.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

• Support the teacher in preparing classroom materials.
• Assist individual students and manage student behaviour.
• Assess progress and provide feedback.
• Create a positive learning environment, providing support during activities.
• Help with administrative tasks.
• Follow school policies and procedures.

Requirements of a Teaching Assistant:

• No qualifications are required, although high standards of literacy and numeracy are compulsory.
• Experience working with children or young people would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage behaviour effectively.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Registrations required to be a Teaching Assistant:

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, but if you do not have one, you can apply for a new one through Educate- there is a fee for this
• You must register with the EWC (Education Workforce Council) to work in Wales.

Notes:

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we cannot offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
• We are a member of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation).
• The Educate Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
• As a matter of courtesy, the Educate Group aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.
• A higher rate is achievable for candidates with a proven track record of high attainment within the required job role or subject area.