Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Braintree; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Braintree

Are you a keen educator looking to support a school as a Teaching Assistant in the Braintree area? A local secondary school is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual to support in their classrooms.

We are now looking for a dedicated and punctual Teaching Assistant to join our team and support students aged 11 to 18 across a range of subjects. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to support students' educational journeys and wants to make a significant impact in a secondary school setting.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work with small groups and individual students to reinforce learning in specific subjects.
• Help students develop independent learning skills and promote self-confidence.
• Assist in preparing classroom materials and resources.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports students' emotional and social development.

The ideal candidate:

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their learning journey.
• A good understanding of educational practices.
• Experience working with children (in a school or childcare setting) is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
• An ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is an advantage but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Designated consultant to support you through your employment process.
• Weekly pay on Fridays!
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of students.
• £50 referral bonus!

If you are committed to helping students succeed and are excited about making a difference in a secondary school setting, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this 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. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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