Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Barnsley to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant. The role offers a long-term, stable opportunity with an immediate start where you will support pupils across the primary age range and assist the class teacher in delivering engaging activities.

The successful candidate will have experience in a primary setting, with SEND experience desirable, and possess strong communication and behaviour management skills to foster a positive

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND desirable.
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum and classroom expectations.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach to supporting children's learning.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the primary age range alongside the class teacher.
• Deliver engaging learning activities and provide additional support to pupils with SEND.
• Help maintain a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Primary school experience

SEND experience

Curriculum knowledge

Communication & behaviour

Patient & adaptable

Job description

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting children in their learning and development?

Do you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Are you enthusiastic, patient and able to adapt your approach to meet the needs of individual pupils?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming primary school based in Barnsley, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant. The school is committed to providing a positive and inclusive learning environment where children of all abilities are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and academic skills.

The school is looking to take on an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis, with an immediate start available. The successful Teaching Assistant will support pupils across the primary age range, working alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging learning activities, provide additional support to pupils with SEND where required, and help maintain a positive classroom environment.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable
• A good understanding of the primary curriculum and classroom expectations
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach to supporting children's learning

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.