Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

CPD courses

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - up to

Referral scheme - up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is partnering with a mainstream primary school in Maidstone to recruit an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant.

The role is long-term and supports learners in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or Key Stage 1 (KS1), helping develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. You will be immediately available, flexible and capable of supporting phonics, early literacy and numeracy, while assisting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom duties.

Qualifications

• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification / Level 2 or Level 3 (desirable but not essential)
• Experience working within Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS (essential)
• Experience supporting pupils within EYFS or Key Stage 1 in a mainstream primary school setting
• A good understanding of the EYFS Framework, phonics and early childhood development
• Strong communication skills and the ability to support engaging classroom activities
• An energetic, positive and flexible approach to supporting children's learning and development

Responsibilities

• Support phonics, early literacy and numeracy and deliver engaging learning activities
• Assist the class teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom
• Create an engaging learning environment and support younger pupils in developing confidence and independence

Skills

Strong communication

Phonics understanding

EYFS knowledge

Flexible energetic

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification / Level 2 or Level 3

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Maidstone

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children within EYFS or Key Stage 1?

Do you have a positive and energetic approach to helping young learners develop their confidence and independence?

Are you a flexible and adaptable Teaching Assistant who can deliver engaging learning activities and support children in reaching their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School based in Maidstone, who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant. The school is seeking a positive and motivated individual who can create an engaging learning environment and support younger pupils in developing their confidence, independence and love of learning.

The school is looking to take on an experienced Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis, working within Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS or Key Stage 1 / KS1. The successful Teaching Assistant will need to be immediately available, flexible and confident in supporting phonics, early literacy and numeracy, delivering engaging learning activities and assisting the class teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification / Level 2 or Level 3 (desirable but not essential)

• Previous experience working within Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS (essential)

• Experience supporting pupils within EYFS or Key Stage 1 in a mainstream primary school setting

• A good understanding of the EYFS Framework, phonics and early childhood development

• Strong communication skills and the ability to support engaging classroom activities

• An energetic, positive and flexible approach to supporting children's learning and development

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• 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 staff 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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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