Teaching Assistant

Hanson Recruitment Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay rates

Ongoing support

Training opportunities

Job summary

Hanson Recruitment is looking to recruit psychology students and graduates to work as teaching assistants at schools in Bristol. The role offers flexible, well-paid work opportunities during term-time for those with Psychology, Counselling or Neuro-Science backgrounds.

Typical hours are 08:30-15:30 during school terms, with PAYE pay rates of £90-£105 per day. We provide ongoing support, training opportunities, and a referral scheme as part of our education recruitment service.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in any capacity (ideally sports).
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work between 08:30-15:30 hours during the week term-time.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated support to individual pupils and to the class.
• Supporting students' academic progress and development.
• Collaborating with the classroom teacher and staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Assisting with behaviour management and social-emotional development.
• Following school behaviour, safeguarding and Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Experience with children

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Psychology degree or studying

Job description

Hanson Recruitment is looking to recruit psychology students and graduates to work as teaching assistants at schools in Bristol.

We offer flexible, well-paid work opportunities in school settings to both students and graduates with backgrounds in Psychology, Counselling, andNeuro-Science as Teaching Assistants. Many of our current candidates come from the University of Bristol or the University of the West of England, choosing to work for us because of the flexibility we can offer to students.

Pay Rate: £90 - £105 per day (6.5 Hours) (subject to experience and qualifications). The work will be taking place in schools during the week during school hours (0830-1530 Typically).

Responsibilities include:

• Providing both dedicated support to individual pupils and the other pupils in class
• Supporting thestudentsacademic progress and development
• Collaborating with the classroom teacher and other staff members to provide a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assisting with the student's behaviour management and social-emotional development
• Following all school behaviour, safeguarding and Health and Safety policies

Qualifications & attributes:

• Experience working with children in any capacity (ideally sports)
• Psychology Degree/Equivalent Qualification or studying towards one
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work between 0830-1530 hours during the week term-time.

The role of a Teaching Assistant will enable you to use both your academic knowledge and interpersonal skills to support children in the classroom. You will be able to work flexible days around your studies or other commitments and can change your availability week by week.

By registering with Hanson Recruitment, we can offer you:

• Top rates of pay We payPAYEto all our candidates
• Ongoing support at all aspects of your role as a teaching assistant
• We offer a wide range of training toupskillyourself, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness and more
• Term-time work during weekdays
• Ability to take time off during exam/holiday periods
• Dedicated education consultant support One-to-one training and online sessions will be offered
• Great referral scheme - recommend us and you can receive up to £150 (Terms and Conditions on our website)

Hanson Recruitment is a prominent Education Recruitment agency in Bristol, and we are offering top rates of pay, training and support and a referral bonus. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Hanson Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our supply staff to share this commitment. Therefore, safeguarding and vetting checks will be undertaken before registration and the start of any placements. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to reference, identity and vetting checks and will be required to have an enhancedDBSon the update service or obtain a new enhancedDBSCheck. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance withDfEstatutory guidanceKeepingChildren Safe inEducationthis may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.