Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Dinas Powys; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant to provide support in a mainstream Primary School in Dinas Powys. The successful candidate will assist with Additional Learning Needs and work across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the potential for a permanent role. Join a dedicated team that values uniqueness and provides excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

CPD Courses and certificates

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme up to £100

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing support to pupils with Additional Learning Needs.
• Develop trusting relationships with students.
• Work across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Skills

Experience working with children across the primary phase (3-11yrs)

Experience working with SEND/ALN

Excellent classroom management

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.69 per hour

Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant with experience in providing ALN support?

Is it important for you to build trusting relationships with your pupils?

Do you remain calm and professional in challenging situations?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School based in Penarth, who are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant with Additional Learning Needs/ALN experience. This setting has been awarded a Good Estyn rating at the most recent inspection. Largely populated, this setting has key values such as valuing everyone's uniqueness and supporting them to be the best version of themselves.

The school is looking to take on a driven Learning Support Assistant on a long‑term basis, leading to a permanent position for the right Learning Support Assistant/LSA. The successful applicant will be working across both Key Stage 1 / KS1 and Key Stage 2 / KS2. The Senior Leadership Team are dedicated to ensure the successful Learning Support Assistant will be supported and developed from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children across the primary phase (3‑11yrs).
• Experience working with SEND/ALN.
• Excellent classroom management.

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• Our Learning Support Assistants are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.