Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Mountain Ash; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly and caring school in the RCT area is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting students, particularly those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), and requires strong communication skills and a caring nature. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, including First-Aid. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment that values staff well-being. Join a team committed to high standards and personal development!

Benefits

Market leading daily rates of pay

Dedicated team of consultants

Free career and recruitment advice

Teacher Active Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting ALN students is essential.
• First-Aid qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a One:One basis as a Classroom Assistant.
• Work collaboratively with the school team to ensure high standards.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience supporting Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

First-Aid experience

Caring and empathetic nature

ELSA or Thrive Experience

Education

Level 3 NVQ or CACHE Qualification

Job description

A friendly and caring school in the RCT area, who passionately care about the well-being of their staff and students, are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their friendly school team. The role would involve working as a general Classroom Assistant, as well as supporting with pupils on a One:One basis, and they are ideally looking for someone who has ALN experience. The school set high standards for both pupils and adults and working as part of this team is a great opportunity.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will have the following:

First-Aid experience and qualifications are welcome!

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting Additional Learning Needs (ALN) students.
• A Level 3 or above NVQ or CACHE Qualification (preferred but not essential).
• ELSA or Thrive Experience (preferred but not essential).
• A caring and empathetic nature.

In return you will receive:

• Market leading daily rates of pay
• A dedicated team of consultants with an in-depth knowledge of our industry
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference
• Free career and recruitment advice
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme receive a gift when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

My name is Tom, as a Recruitment Consultant I have over 8 years experience as a Teacher, with 6 years as a member of Senior Management across Primary Schools in London and South Wales. I know schools and education and aim to use my personal experiences to support candidates in finding the best roles and opportunities that are available. I am focused on building relationships and upskilling staff to provide the best support to all schools and children. I pride myself on finding high quality staff to place in my schools.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role without committing, please call the office number on (phone number removed) and ask for Tom.

All our supply 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 absolutely no administrative fees will come out of your pay.

If you feel that you are the right candidate for this Level 3 Teaching Assistant role, please click apply or contact Tom on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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