Teaching Assistant

Flourish Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend bonus

Regular contact

Job summary

Flourish Education are recruiting for enthusiastic and reliable Supply Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools in Leeds. With opportunities available from January, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for flexible work to suit their availability.

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will support class teachers and pupils across different year groups, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or relevant experience working with children.
• Experience working in a primary school setting.
• Good understanding of the primary school curriculum and classroom practices.
• Confidence supporting pupils individually, in small groups and across the classroom.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and reliable approach with strong communication and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and development.
• Help maintain a positive classroom environment and support behaviour management.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with general classroom duties.
• Encourage pupils to participate, build confidence and become independent learners.

Skills

TA qualification

Primary school

Curriculum knowledge

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Flourish Education are recruiting for enthusiastic and reliable Supply Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools in Leeds. With opportunities available from January, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for flexible work to suit their availability.

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will support class teachers and pupils across different year groups, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment. You will provide classroom support, work with individuals and small groups, and assist with general classroom duties.

Our partner schools are looking for adaptable, proactive and enthusiastic individuals who can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to support their learning and development.
• Helping to maintain a positive classroom environment and supporting behaviour management.
• Preparing learning resources and assisting with general classroom duties.
• Encouraging pupils to participate, develop confidence and become more independent learners.

Required Skills and Experience as a Supply Teaching Assistant:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or relevant experience working with children.
• Previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• A good understanding of the primary school curriculum and classroom practices.
• Confidence supporting pupils individually, in small groups and across the classroom.
• A flexible, enthusiastic and reliable approach, with strong communication and behaviour management skills.

Working as a Supply Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £92.59 to £100.00 per day, equating to £18,055 to £19,500 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year (195 days), dependent on experience and days worked.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

These Supply Teaching Assistant opportunities are based across Leeds schools and are easily commutable from Pudsey, Horsforth, Morley, Rothwell, Garforth, Otley and Wetherby.

Legal:

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.