Teaching Assistant

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; Boveridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Recruitment Limited is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support student learning and development in a safe, caring environment. The role involves assisting teachers, working 1:1 or in small groups, and promoting independent learning both on and off site.

Applicants should have a positive approach, be able to build trusted relationships with young people, and meet the stated qualifications. The role emphasises safeguarding, record-keeping, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
• Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Minimum age to work on site is 21.
• Be positive and creative in meeting young person's needs.
• Be able to work on your own as well as part of a team.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Competent ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and facilitate the learning and independence of our students.
• Contribute to planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of education programmes, plans and reports as required.
• Contribute to assessing, recording, and reporting on young peoples' progress
• Promote and encourage independence at all times.
• Keep records accurately and up-to-date
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Promote the development of positive social behaviours and self-regulation skills

Skills

Driving licence

Maths & English level 2

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

ICT skills

Education

Maths & English Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant, your role is essential to the support and development of our students being successful, independent, and achieving in a safe and caring learning environment. You will build a professional & trusted relationship with the students which put their health, safety and overall development first. This role will include supporting our teaching staff to deliver on a daily basis a broad and balanced curriculum for our students both on and off site. Flexibility is key in this role and may include working 1:1 with a student when required, or supporting in class working with a small group. Positive behaviour management is an important part of the role.

Key duties:

• Support and facilitate the learning and independence of our students.
• Contribute to planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of education programmes, plans and reports as required.
• Contribute to assessing, recording, and reporting on young peoples' progress
• Promote and encourage independence at all times.
• Keep records accurately and up-to-date
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Promote the development of positive social behaviours and self-regulation skills

Whilst previous experience isn't essential; the ability and desire to build a professional & trusted relationship with our young people is.

Successful candidates qualities:

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English
• Please note that the minimum age to work on site is 21
• Be positive and creative in meeting young person's needs
• Be able to work on your own as well as part of a team
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Competent ICT skills