Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Sonning Common; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading and the wider Berkshire area is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support schools across the region.

You will work with class teachers to provide classroom support and deliver targeted interventions to help children reach their full potential. Many roles involve supporting pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH and other learning needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational or childcare settings.
• Patient and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Experience with SEN students is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• As a Teaching Assistant, you will support classrooms and deliver targeted interventions.
• Work closely with class teachers to provide classroom support across Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading and Berkshire.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience & adaptability

Excellent communication

Passion for learning

SEN experience desirable

Education

Appropriate qualifications & training

Job description

Location: BRACKNELL - WOKINGHAM - READING

THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support schools across Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading, and the wider Berkshire area.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people, helping them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to provide classroom support and deliver targeted interventions. Many of our roles involve supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and other additional learning needs.

WORK PATTERN:

• Full time: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 08:30 to 3:30pm
• Term time only!

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE:

• Experience working with children in an educational, childcare, youth work, coaching, or support setting.
• A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Experience supporting SEN students is desirable but not essential.

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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