Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Cardiff to support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery. The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil welfare.

Start September with ongoing assignments; the day rate starts at £87.96 and daily hours are 08:30 to 16:00. Prospero offers CPD and in-house training to successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification (desirable).
• Experience in Primary Schools.
• Experience of inclusive classroom practice.
• Understanding SEND requirements.
• Experience supporting learning 1:1 and in groups.
• DBS check and eligibility to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out professional duties and provide group/1:1 pupil support.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of pupils.
• Support class teacher in delivering lessons.
• Participate in reading sessions and forest school opportunities.

Skills

Level 3 TA qualification

Experience in Primary Schools

Inclusive classroom practice

SEND awareness

1:1 support experience

Driving (not essential)

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

With September on the horizon, this is a great opportunity for us to showcase your abilities to local Primary schools. As on of our valued Teaching Assistants, you will play a key role in the maintenance and management of the classroom.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis, as well as assist in a more general capacity.

What's in it for you? We can off you bespoke candidate support, a great day rate and help provide you with any additional training you may require. If you have any questions, please reach out to the email address or phone number below.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location: Cardiff

Position: Teaching Assistant

Type of work: Carry out professional duties, responsible for group support/1:1 support, ensure the safety and welfare of pupils, small group work, reading, forest school opportunities, support class teacher in delivering lessons

Start Date: September - assignments on-going

Rate of pay : Minimum 87.96 per day

Hours: 08:30 - 16:00

EXPERIENCE

Desirable:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (not essential)
• Experience of working in Primary Schools
• Experience of inclusive classroom practice
• An understanding/awareness of supporting SEND requirements
• Previous experience of supporting learning using a range of strategies, both with groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Drives (not essential)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold and enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

OTHER

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to provide successful candidates:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team