Teaching Assistant

Vida Education; Appleby-in-Westmorland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Appleby-in-Westmorland. The position involves supporting the teacher and engaging students. Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification or relevant experience. Competitive pay rates and free training opportunities are offered. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving educational outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free CPD accredited training courses

Dedicated consultants providing quality service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting.
• Current Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with lesson delivery.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons.
• Engage students and manage behaviour.

Skills

Confident communication skills

Ability to motivate students

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Primary School Teaching Assistant

We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants to work at schools.

Are you an experienced teaching assistant, higher learning teaching assistant, or a learning support assistant?

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

1. Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson
2. Preparing the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment
3. Managing behaviour and engaging students with their own learning
4. Working with students either one-to-one or in small groups out of the classroom
5. Committed to supporting both the teacher and the students to succeed

Requirements:

1. A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (Supporting Teaching and Learning) or a minimum of 1 year's work experience/employment as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting (recent references required).
2. Confident communication skills and the ability to motivate students (1-2-1 or small group support).
3. A current Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new DBS (cost applies).

If you have experience as a teaching assistant (TA) or a higher learning teaching assistant (HLTA) and are interested, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ below to submit your most recent CV for review.

Benefits of working with Vida Education:

• Competitive pay rates based on experience
• AWR compliant
• Dedicated consultants providing quality service
• Free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent

Vida Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, including DBS checks, qualifications verification, and right to work checks. Further information available upon application.

Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business for temporary or permanent roles.