Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Launceston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Full-time and long-term opportunities

CPD and training courses

Local consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across EYFS to KS2 in multiple locations in the region. You will assist with engaging lessons, provide one-to-one and small-group interventions, and help maintain a positive, safe classroom environment. DBS update service eligibility is required or a willingness to obtain one.

The role offers full-time, long-term opportunities with ongoing local consultant support and access to CPD.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Enthusiastic, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain a new DBS through Teaching Personnel.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and creative lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children with varying learning abilities and additional needs.
• Encourage pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Relationship-building

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Launceston, Callington, Okehampton and Tavistock

Position: Full-Time Primary Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Ongoing with potential for permanent opportunities

The Role

• Support pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and creative lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children with varying learning abilities and additional needs.
• Encourage pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Requirements

• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Be enthusiastic, patient and nurturing.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Hold a DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to complete a new DBS through Teaching Personnel.
• Previous experience within a primary school setting is advantageous but not essential.

Why Work for Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Full-time and long-term opportunities.
• Access to a wide network of local primary schools.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant.
• Free and discounted CPD and training courses.
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience.
• Clear pathways into permanent school-based roles.
• A straightforward registration process and ongoing career support.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. 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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