Primary Teaching Assistant. Job in Yeovil Education & Training Jobs

Five Education; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is searching for Teaching Assistants on a temporary basis in Yeovil. The role involves supporting students with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, focusing on patient interaction, behaviour management, and relationship building. Applicants should be flexible and possess strong skills in assisting with educational needs, with potential for long-term positions after initial placement.

Benefits

Free specialized training

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

Recommended friend bonus scheme

Specialist support/mentoring

Qualifications

• Recent child-based references and relevant DBS checks.
• Ability to work within school hours (8.30-3.30).
• Experience with children, especially with challenging behaviour is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and assist them with their work.
• Implement behaviour management tools according to the school's policy.
• Assist students with their social and emotional development.

Skills

Behaviour management

Patience

Relationship building

Job description

Five Education is supporting a special school in Yeovil 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

Essential Criteria:

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

Please note, 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.

Please note, the roles are term time only and start ASAP until July 22nd. It will be then pick up again from September onwards.

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)