Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Mansfield Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant to provide day-to-day cover in a school setting, helping younger pupils with lessons and routines. This is an opportunity to get to know a close-knit school community.

For the right candidate, cover could develop into a long-term placement, with flexible supply work and a dedicated consultant offering support and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with the UK primary curriculum.
• Previous one-to-one support experience.
• A patient, encouraging manner with younger pupils.
• The ability to adapt your support to each child.
• An Enhanced DBS registered onto the Update Service.
• SEND experience, which would be useful.

Responsibilities

• Support KS1 children with lessons, activities and classroom routines.
• Provide one-to-one help to pupils who need extra support.
• Encourage children to try new things and celebrate their progress.
• Work closely with the class teacher to keep pupils engaged.
• Help create a caring, welcoming space where children feel ready to learn.

Skills

UK primary curriculum

One-to-one support

Patience and encouragement

Adaptability

Enhanced DBS Update Service

SEND experience

Job description

Do you enjoy helping younger children find their feet at school?

Can you make a difference through patient, one-to-one support?

Would you feel at home in a small school with a warm atmosphere and lovely feedback from parents?

TeacherActive is looking for a KS1 Teaching Assistant to provide day-to-day cover. This is an opportunity to get to know a close-knit school community. For the right Teaching Assistant, cover could develop into a long-term placement.

Key responsibilities:

• Support KS1 children with lessons, activities and classroom routines.
• Provide one-to-one help to pupils who need extra support.
• Encourage children to try new things and celebrate their progress.
• Work closely with the class teacher to keep pupils engaged.
• Help create a caring, welcoming space where children feel ready to learn.

You ll be a great fit if you have:

• Experience supporting children with the UK primary curriculum.
• Previous one-to-one support experience.
• A patient, encouraging manner with younger pupils.
• The ability to adapt your support to each child.
• An Enhanced DBS registered onto the Update Service.
• SEND experience, which would be useful.

Why work with TeacherActive?

• Flexible supply work that suits your availability.
• A dedicated consultant that offers 24/7 support.
• Opportunities to work with local primary schools.
• Access to professional development.
• The chance to move into a long-term placement.

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.