Teaching Assistant

Astro Education; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant for an Outstanding primary school in Sandford Hill, Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves supporting students in Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2) and will begin in January 2025, lasting until October 2025 with a chance to extend. Ideal candidates will possess at least a Level 2 qualification and relevant experience in early years education. Benefits include flexible working options and potential for permanent hire.

Benefits

Free CPD

Temp-to-perm option

Flexible preferences on location and work patterns

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant with Early Years or Key Stage 1/2.
• Must hold a minimum Level 2 qualification.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2).
• Cover maternity leave starting in January until October 2025.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to enhance student learning.

Skills

Experience as Early Years or Key Stage 1/2 Teaching Assistant

Effective communication within a team

Flexibility and patience

Education

Qualified, Minimum Level 2

Job description

Teaching Assistant, Keys Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2) Maternity Contract. Astro Education are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join an Outstanding primary school in Stoke-on-Trent.

About the Opportunity

Astro Education seeks to recruit a Teaching Assistant for an Outstanding primary school to cover a Maternity Leave. The role will start in January and continue until October 2025 (possibly continuing until April 2026). The position will be supporting students across Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2).

Required Experience

• Have experience working as an Early Years, Key Stage 1 or 2 Class Teaching Assistant or SEN TA
• Qualified, Minimum Level 2.
• Be flexible and patient.
• Be able to communicate effectively within a team.
• Be able to work (phone number removed) pm.

About Astro Education

At Astro Education, the primary mission is to promote ethical working practices and facilitate connections between schools and educators on mutual terms. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and transparent environment where both schools and educators can thrive and succeed.

Other benefits include

• Register from the comfort of your own home
• Set your preferences on location, year group, work patterns and more
• Hassle‑free
• Free CPD
• Completely transparent
• Temp‑to‑perm option - Like the school you're working at? Astro Education makes it easy for a school to hire you on a permanent contract.

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