Primary Teaching Assistant. Job in Thornaby Education & Training Jobs

Niche Education LTD; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support primary school students in Thornaby-on-Tees. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children, especially those with special educational needs. The role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work long-term or on a daily basis. A commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated recruitment support

Flexible roles

Qualifications

• Be a qualified teaching assistant or have transferable skills.
• Have worked with children or young adults, especially those with SEND.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support students in primary schools in and around Middlesbrough.
• Build strong rapport with children, including those with complex needs.
• Encourage independence and positive behavior.

Skills

Engagement with children

Communication skills

Resilience under pressure

Behavior management

Education

Qualification as a teaching assistant

Job description

Overview

Niche Education Ltd are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in primary schools in and around Middlesbrough.

The school are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic, and resourceful individuals to join a dedicated and hardworking team of specialised support staff. They are looking for people who will enjoy being effective in supporting students, including those with complex needs, and who have an appreciation of the positive attitude required to encourage independence in their students.

Ideal candidate

• Be a qualified teaching assistant or have the transferable skills needed
• Have worked with children or young adults before, possibly including those with SEND
• Be able to engage with children or young adults and enforce positive behaviour
• Be able to challenge children or young adults when they display negative behaviour
• Be able to build a strong, respectful rapport with children or young adults, including those with SEND
• Be resilient and able to remain calm under stressful situations
• Have exceptionally good communication skills
• Be responsive, flexible, and sensitive to the differing needs of pupils

What we offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• A dedicated, honest, and friendly recruitment specialist to support you
• Long term or daily roles

Safeguarding

Niche Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing, referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

How to apply

If you have an interest in this role, please apply within.