Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Biddulph Moor; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking experienced Primary Teaching Assistants for temporary short and long-term roles across our partnership schools in the Staffordshire Moorlands. You will support teachers, prepare classrooms, and help manage behaviour to engage learners.

Applicants should hold Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualifications, have UK primary school experience, and be able to travel to Biddulph, Cheadle, and Leek by 8:30am. DBS and curriculum familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Previous UK primary school/educational setting experience.
• Confident communication skills and ability to motivate learners.
• Strong behaviour management to support EYFS, KS1, and/or KS2.
• Willing to travel to partnership schools in the Staffordshire Moorlands by 8:30am.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Familiar with the UK National Curriculum.
• Own a current Enhanced DBS registered with Update Service or apply for a new DBS.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the teacher with the delivery of lessons.
• Preparing the classroom for lessons, including setting up equipment.
• Managing behaviour and engaging learners in their own learning.
• Working with learners one-to-one or in small groups.
• Supporting both teacher and learners to succeed.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Motivation in class

Education

Level 2 TA

Level 3 TA

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.