Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Ad hoc supply opportunities

Local education consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People are currently expanding our pool of experienced Teaching Assistants to support partner schools across North Staffordshire. We offer ad hoc, daily, short-term and long-term supply assignments that fit around your commitments, with a flexible approach to teaching assistant roles.

Join us to gain experience across middle and secondary settings, build strong relationships with pupils and staff, and access regular opportunities through a knowledgeable local consultant focused on

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or young people
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar education/support role
• Experience within a school, youth work, coaching, mentoring or childcare environment

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support to teachers and pupils
• Working with individual pupils or small groups
• Supporting pupils with their learning and development
• Helping to maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where appropriate
• Assisting with classroom activities and preparation
• Helping pupils to remain focused and engaged
• Providing general pastoral and learning support

Skills

Experience with children

Teaching Assistant role

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Ad Hoc Supply Opportunities Across North Staffordshire

Daily Short-Term Long-Term Flexible Supply Assignments

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across North Staffordshire?

Aspire People are currently looking to expand our pool of talented and reliable Teaching Assistants to support our partnership schools across the area. We have a range of ad hoc, daily, short-term and long-term assignments available within middle and secondary schools, providing excellent opportunities to gain experience across different settings while working around your own commitments.

Whether you are looking for regular work or simply want to pick up assignments when you are available, we can offer a flexible approach to supply work.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils and teachers across a variety of middle and secondary school environments.

Assignments may include:

• Providing classroom support to teachers and pupils
• Working with individual pupils or small groups
• Supporting pupils with their learning and development
• Helping to maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where appropriate
• Assisting with classroom activities and preparation
• Helping pupils to remain focused and engaged
• Providing general pastoral and learning support

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar education/support role
• Experience within a school, youth work, coaching, mentoring or childcare environment
• A patient, supportive and approachable manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Good classroom management skills
• A reliable and professional attitude
• The flexibility to work across North Staffordshire

Experience working within a middle or secondary school would be particularly advantageous.

Why Register with Aspire People?

At Aspire People, we specialise in education recruitment and work closely with schools across Staffordshire.

By registering with us, you can benefit from:

• Daily, short-term and long-term assignments
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities across North Staffordshire
• Support from a knowledgeable local consultant
• Access to a wide range of partnership schools
• Fast and efficient compliance
• Competitive rates of pay
• Excellent opportunities to gain further school experience
• A £100 joining fee when you register and successfully work through Aspire People
• Up to £250 referral fee when you recommend a teacher who successfully works through Aspire People

Why Choose Aspire People?

Aspire People are an established and recognised market leader in education recruitment, connecting local educators with local schools.

With an excellent reputation and hundreds of 5-star reviews, we pride ourselves on providing a professional, personal and reliable service to both schools and candidates.

Whether you want to work one day a week, several days a week, or secure a longer-term assignment, we can help find opportunities that work for you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.