Teacher Assistant/Aide

Acquire4Hire; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-priced childcare

Family owned environment

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant in Tees Valley, UK. In this role, you will support teachers and the director by creating a safe and caring environment for children. You'll be responsible for assisting in educational activities, maintaining classroom cleanliness, and fostering communication with parents. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, energy, and an understanding of child development. Benefits include half-priced childcare in a family-owned setting.

Qualifications

• Must have high energy and ability to work well with others.
• Understanding of child development is required.
• Must clear a full background check and pass a health screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities for children's engagement.
• Maintain cleanliness, and availability of classroom materials.
• Communicate frequently with parents regarding children's progress.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Job description

Overview

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• 15 hr Health and Safety SC course

Benefits

• half priced childcare
• Family owned