Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent. Starting in September, this full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' learning journeys. You will work closely with educators to provide tailored support, ensuring that every child has access to a positive and enriching educational experience. With a commitment to safeguarding and professional development, this role provides an excellent opportunity for those passionate about education and child welfare. Join a supportive team and help shape the future of young learners in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Free Child Protection Training

Support with DBS Check

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups for additional learning.
• Work closely with teachers to implement individualised learning plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Behaviour Management Techniques

Education

Childcare Qualification

Safeguarding Training

Job description

Teaching Personnel are currently working in partnership with a primary school based in Stoke-on-Trent who require a full-time Teaching Assistant starting in September. The school is currently OFSTED graded ‘Good’ and consistently strives to create and maintain a positive and supportive learning environment for all its pupils. The schools core values are embedded within the curriculum and staff work hard to ensure learning is accessible to all.

About the role:

• Start date: 1^st September
• Ongoing/long-term, with opportunity for a permanent contract
• Daily pay rate £85-£100 (dependent on experience)

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work 1:1 and within small groups with individuals who require additional learning support. This may include Maths/English interventions and designated reading time. You will work closely with the class teacher to ensure the curriculum is accessible to all learning needs, this may mean creating and implementing individualised learning plans.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience within a primary school setting is essential for this role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with both students and members of staff
• Good knowledge of behaviour management techniques
• Safeguarding training (must be done upon registering with Teaching Personnel)

To be considered for this role, applicants must have an enhanced child only DBS registered on the update service or be willing to apply for one upon registering with Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 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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