Teaching Assistant

Vida Education; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in England is seeking a Primary School Teaching Assistant to support teachers and engage students in learning. With responsibilities including preparing lessons and managing classroom behavior, candidates must possess a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience. The role offers excellent pay in line with experience, along with opportunities for professional development through accredited training courses.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Free CPD accredited training courses

Dedicated consultants providing quality service

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or minimum of 1 year work experience as a TA.
• Must have a current Enhanced DBS or be prepared to apply for a new one.
• Experience in supporting teaching in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with lesson delivery.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons.
• Engage students and manage behavior.

Skills

Confident communication skills

Motivator in the classroom

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Primary School Teaching Assistant

We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants to work at schools.
Are you an experienced teaching assistant, higher learning teaching assistant, or a learning support assistant?

Responsibilities

• Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson
• Preparing the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment
• Managing behaviour and engaging students with their own learning
• Working with students either one to one or in small groups out of the classroom
• Committed to support both the teacher and the students to succeed

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (Supporting Teaching and Learning) or a minimum of 1 year work experience/employment as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting (you must be able to provide recent references).
• Confident communication skills and to be a motivator in the classroom (1-2-1 or small group support).
• A current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with us (cost applied).
• If you have experience as a teaching assistant (TA) or a higher learning teaching assistant (HLTA) in a school setting and are now looking for a post, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ below to submit your most up to date CV for review.

Benefits

• We are an experienced team and specialise in placing qualified teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria.
• We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience.
• AWR compliant.
• Experienced and dedicated consultants who take great pride in providing you a quality service.
• Free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent.

Vida Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance+ Accredited agency, all post holders are subject to checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. These checks include but are not limited to; an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications check, references, UK Right to Work Status. Further information will be provided on application.
Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business in providing temporary or permanent job seeking services.