Supply Teaching Assistants Needed in January - Smethwick

Aspire People; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated Day-to-Day and Long-term Supply Teaching Assistant to support learners in Smethwick from January. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils stay engaged and confident in class.

Collaborating with teachers, you will plan and deliver tailored activities, adapt resources to individual needs, and help monitor progress. This role offers flexible local work and competitive rates of pay.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an education setting.
• Strong empathy and understanding of individual student needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with student, staff and parents.
• Patience, resilience and ability to provide emotional support when needed.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving needs of the student.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support and assistance to all children.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and deliver tailored lessons and activities to meet the student's unique needs.
• Support the student's academic, social, and emotional development, promoting their self-confidence and independence.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where the student can thrive.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to accommodate the student's learning style and abilities.
• Assist with the assessment of the student's progress and provide feedback to the classroom teacher and parents.
• Foster positive relationships with the student and establish clear communication channels with the school and parents.
• Uphold the school's values, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Empathy and student needs

Communication skills

Flexibility

Patience

Education

Level 2/3 Support teaching and learning

Education/Teaching Assistant qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Are you a teaching assistant looking for more flexible work in your local area in January?

We are recruiting for Day-to-Day and Long-term Supply Teaching Assistants in Smethwick.

Supply can be demanding but always rewarding as you are there to ensure that our next generation of children have the education and life skills they need to develop.

Are you able to deliver first class lessons that are upbeat and inspiring, where children are engaged and enjoying learning?

If so we would be delighted to hear from you, we will offer your local work and listen to your needs as supply staff, offer you great rates of pay.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized support and assistance to all children.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and deliver tailored lessons and activities to meet the student's unique needs.
• Support the student's academic, social, and emotional development, promoting their self-confidence and independence.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where the student can thrive.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to accommodate the student's learning style and abilities.
• Assist with the assessment of the student's progress and provide feedback to the classroom teacher and parents.
• Foster positive relationships with the student and establish clear communication channels with the school and parents.
• Uphold the school's values, policies, and procedures.

Requirements:

• Level 2/3 Support teaching and learning (or ratio equivalent.)
• Previous experience working with children in an education setting.
• Strong empathy and understanding of individual student needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with the student, staff, and parents.
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to provide emotional support when needed.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the student and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Knowledge of relevant teaching methodologies and resources for supporting individual students.
• Relevant qualifications in education or teaching assistant role are desirable but not essential.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.