Teaching Assistant

Caretech; Lancashire, Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Greater Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students in both classroom and off-site activities. The candidate will assist in planning lessons, encourage student development, and maintain positive relationships with young people. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Supportive management

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting is preferred.
• Must demonstrate a positive and innovative approach to teaching.
• Seeking candidates who are committed to career development.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and community.
• Assist teachers in planning learning activities.
• Encourage students to learn and develop.

Skills

Commitment to educational guidance

Good communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Positive attitude

Passion for helping others

Enthusiasm

Team player

Job description

The Role : Teaching Assistant

Location : Cambian Chesham House School- Bury, Greater Manchester

Contract type : Full time, term time, permanent post

Salary : £21,073.50 per annum

Class sizes are no more than 5 students.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring Teaching Assistant to work in Independent Chesham House school in Bury, Greater Manchester.

The school :

Cambian Chesham House School is an independent, DfE-registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 20 students, aged 10-18 years. Our approach to education at Chesham School is to inspire and engage our learners through a range of positive learning experiences. We strongly believe that all learners can achieve their personal best with the right guidance, encouragement and support.

As a Teaching Assistant you will :

• Supervise and support students in both the classroom and off site in the community.
• Effectively assist the teacher to plan learning activities.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with staff and young people.
• Encourage and motivate students to learn and develop.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills including the ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly.
• Support students in small group and on a 1-2-1 basis.
• To enable students to participate in learning activities by providing support, as appropriate for their specific difficulties.
• Produce legible, accurate and prompt written reports / records.
• To help students access the national curriculum including developing their literacy and numeracy skills.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is :

• Committed to providing educational guidance and support to our young people.
• Positive in assisting teaching staff in the delivery of lessons to young people.
• Passionate about improving the lives of others.
• A positive and consistent role model to others.
• Innovative, engaging enthusiastic and inspirational.
• A creative thinker and implementer.
• An excellent communicator and team player.
• Seeking career development and training.

Why choose us :

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.