Teaching Assistant

Academics; Biddulph; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics Ltd. are seeking experienced Primary Teaching Assistants for temporary short and long-term roles across partnership schools in the Staffordshire Moorlands, including Biddulph, Cheadle and Leek. Roles require flexibility, reliability and UK classroom experience.

Travel to partner schools by 8.30am with short-notice sign-ups is common; enhanced DBS required or willing to apply. Salary determined by client rate and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or Functional Skills Level 2).
• Be familiar with the UK National Curriculum and travel to partnership schools in Staffordshire Moorlands.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with delivery of lessons.
• Prepare classroom for lessons and set up equipment.
• Manage behaviour and engage learners in their learning.
• Work with learners 1-2-1 or in small groups.
• Support teachers and learners to succeed.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Motivator in classroom

Education

Level 2 TA

Level 3 TA

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Academics are currently looking for experienced Primary Teaching Assistants for temporary short and long-term opportunities within our partnership schools. Working across the Staffordshire Moorlands can be diversified, meaning that we work with an assortment of schools that have different requirements to suit.

We are proud to say that here at Academics we have had a strong record of placing many of our Teaching Assistants into permanent work following a successful period of long term supply within our primary schools.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson.
• Preparing the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment.
• Managing behaviour and engaging learners with their own learning.
• Working with learners either 1-2-1 or in a small groups.
• Committed to support both the teacher and the learners to succeed.

For this role, applicants who apply must:

• Hold a minimum Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Have previous experience of working with children in a primary school or educational setting in the UK.
• Have confident communication skills and will be an excellent motivator in the classroom.
• Have strong behaviour management skills with the ability to support learners in EYFS, Key Stage 1, and/or Key Stage 2.
• Be happy to travel and to be able to get to our partnership schools in the Staffordshire Moorlands (Biddulph, Cheadle, and Leek) by 8.30am with sometimes only 30-60 minute's notice for our on the day supply requirements.
• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required).
• Be familiar with the UK National Curriculum.
• Own a current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).

Please be aware that your daily rate will be dependent upon experience, prior qualifications, training, and the client rate that is currently available.

We are an agency that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS check, full work history, references, and a face-to-face interview.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy