Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education support agency in Saffron Walden seeks a full-time Teaching Assistant to provide essential support to students in a collaborative learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting teachers with lesson planning, fostering positive student relationships, and utilizing behaviour management strategies. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a genuine passion for student success. The role offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to CPD training library

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for advancement

Impactful work with students

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting student success.
• Initiative and a willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide support to individual students or small groups based on their learning needs.
• Foster positive relationships with students, promoting their well-being and engagement.
• Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to enhance the overall learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

Initiative

Job description

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As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating an inclusive and positive learning experience for students. Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will provide valuable support to students who may require additional assistance. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational journey of our students and contribute to the overall success of the school.

Learning Support Assistant - Teaching Assistant - TA - Education and Training

Position: Teaching Assistant
Location:Saffron Walden
Salary Scale: £85-£115
Contract Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

• As a Teaching Assistant you will assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide support to individual students or small groups based on their learning needs.
• As a Teaching Assistant you will foster positive relationships with students, promoting their well-being and engagement.
• Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies.
• As a Teaching Assistant you will collaborate with teachers and other school staff to enhance the overall learning environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting student success.
• Initiative and a willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses, at GSL we support your professional development!
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives

What happens now?

• Upon application, one of our dedicated consultants will call you to discuss your suitability for the role and what you are looking for.
• You will receive full support through the registration process from our consultants and compliance team, as well as the DBS application process.
• We will create you a tailored profile that stands out from the crowd (i.e other agencies and applicants) and explore our network of schools to find you the right fit!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.