Primary Teaching Assistant

Five Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Gloucester is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a special school. This is a temporary role with potential for long-term placement based on performance. Candidates should have experience working with children and strong behaviour management skills. Free training and various perks are offered, along with a flexible schedule during term time.

Benefits

Free specialised training

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support/mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with challenging behaviour.
• Valid right to work in the UK.
• Two recent child-based references and relevant DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the class.
• Assist students in their work.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist students with social and emotional development.
• Implement behaviour management tools.

Skills

Strong behaviour management skills

Ability to relate to students

Flexible and resourceful approach

Job description

Five Education is supporting a special school in Bristol and we are looking for Teaching Assistants on a supply basis. All the children who attend this school have an EHCP where their main need is SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs). We require confident and experienced teaching assistants to support the children on a day to day basis. These roles are temporary at the moment but have the potential to become long term if you get along well. Ideally, we are looking for candidates who are experienced in working with children, and those with challenging behaviour in particular. Sports coaches who are looking to move into the classroom full time are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Supporting students in the class
• Assisting students in their work
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting students with their social and emotional development, including appropriate responses and building relationships
• Implementing behaviour management tools in line with the school's policy

Qualifications and expectations:

• A flexible and resourceful approach
• Patient and able to relate to the students
• You will be able to demonstrate strong behaviour management skills
• Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)
• Two recent child based references and relevant DBS/ Police checks
• Access to bicycle, car or near main bus routes.
• Able to work 8.30-3.30, 4-5 days per week term time only

If you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting

Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Contact Danielle on (phone number removed) / (url removed)