Supply Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking Daily Cover Teaching Assistants in Blackpool for flexible work opportunities. The role involves supporting classroom learning across various settings, ensuring continuity of education in the absence of regular staff. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a strong passion for children's development. Competitive pay rates and professional development opportunities offered within this role.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Valuable experience in varied school settings

Competitive daily rates of pay

Dedicated support from education consultants

Access to CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a primary school setting.
• Passion for education.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support across different year groups.
• Assist with lesson plans and learning activities.
• Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour Management

Team Work

Adaptability

Proactivity

Education

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Assistant

Nursery Staff qualification

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Daily Cover Teaching Assistant - Flexible Work for Work-Life Balance!

Are you an experienced and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for a flexible work pattern that fits your lifestyle? Do you enjoy supporting children's learning across various age ages and classroom settings?

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Daily Cover Teaching Assistants to join our supply team, providing essential support for daily and weekly sickness cover across our network of schools. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking a flexible work pattern that offers a true work-life balance. Pay for this role is per hour between 13.86- 15 per hour , dependant on the absence you are covering. All work is term time only.

The Role:

As a Daily Cover Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of learning and support for pupils in the absence of their regular Teaching Assistant. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing general classroom support to teachers and pupils across different year groups. You may also be asked to provide one-to-one support for individual children, with the specific class and support required on the day being determined by the nature of the absence.

• Assisting with the implementation of lesson plans and activities.

• Supporting individual pupils or small groups with their learning.

• Helping to maintain a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.

• Adapting quickly to new classroom dynamics and school routines.

• Assisting with administrative tasks as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A relevant qualification such as CACHE Level 3 Early Years Assistant, Nursery Staff qualification, or Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience.

• Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.

• A flexible, reliable, and proactive approach to work.

• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• A genuine passion for education and supporting children's development.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability (daily, short-term, and potentially long-term roles).
• Valuable experience in a variety of school settings to enhance your professional development.
• Competitive daily rates of pay, in line with your experience and the role.
• Long-term roles are paid to scale, starting from 166+ per day.
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants who understand the needs of ECTs.
• Opportunities for potential permanent roles within our partner schools.
• Guidance and support as you navigate your early career.
• Access to CPD opportunities to further your professional growth.

For more information please contact Kara on (phone number removed) or (url removed)