Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant

Local opportunities

Flexible & long-term

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. seeks a passionate Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant for a Northumberland primary school. You will support the class teacher, foster pupil progress, and maintain a positive classroom environment.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, with duties across KS2 and collaboration with staff and parents. DBS check is required or willingness to obtain one. Temporary contract with weekly pay and flexible long-term options.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in an educational setting.
• Experience supporting pupils in Key Stage 2.
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive attitudes to learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Help monitor and record pupil progress and achievements.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

DBS check

Job description

Primary School TA - Key Stage 2

Location: Northumberland

Start Date: 26st October

Pay: £(Apply online only) per day, paid weekly (dependant on experience)

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are on the lookout for a passionate and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant who is eager for a new challenge at a warm and welcoming primary school based in Northumberland.

The successful candidate will be committed to assisting the class teacher deliver high-quality lessons, encouraging pupil progress, and creating a positive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive attitudes to learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Help monitor and record pupil progress and achievements.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents where appropriate.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children in an educational setting.
• Experience supporting pupils in Key Stage 2.
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What we offer

Teaching Personnel are market leaders in Education Recruitment with offices based all over the UK. With a strong 30-year reputation matching educators with schools we pride ourselves on our commitment to find the perfect role specific to your wants and needs.

• Competitive rates of pay paid weekly.
• Your own dedicated consultant.
• Access to local teaching opportunities.
• Flexible and long-term work options.

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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