Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant to support children with Additional Learning Needs in a vibrant Primary School. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives, helping them thrive in their learning journey. With a focus on empowerment and creativity, the school values adaptability and strong communication skills. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with children, fostering a supportive environment where they can flourish. If you're ready to inspire young minds and contribute to their growth, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

24/7 Consultant Support

Guaranteed Payment Schemes

CPD Courses and Certificates

Market-leading Pay Rates

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children with Additional Learning Needs.
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or 6 months experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional learning needs in a classroom setting.
• Adapt strategies to meet the individual needs of students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Experience with ALN

Understanding of Child Protection

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

6 months Classroom Experience

Tools

TEAM Teach Qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Barry

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £80 - £95 per day

Do you thrive working in a fast-paced environment where no day is the same? Have you had experience working with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) children? Do you enjoy working closely with children, inspiring them to flourish in their learning?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a large community Primary School located in Barry. The Primary School aims to empower ambitious, creative, and capable learners by offering them a dynamic and innovative curriculum that challenges their abilities, pushing them to reach their full potential. The School endeavors to develop a culture where the children believe in themselves and each other, taking risks and stepping out of their comfort zone. They strive to teach each child to be resourceful, resilient, and reflective, always looking for ways to improve and learn even more.

The Primary School is looking to take on an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis leading to a potential long-term position for the right candidate. The successful candidate will be working with children that have additional learning needs and therefore will need to be adaptable in their strategies and methods, ensuring they are fully supporting the children they are working with. The candidate will need to have previous experience working with additional learning needs such as autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviour on either a one-to-one basis or in small groups.

The successful Teaching Assistant / TA will have:

1. Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant / TA qualification or at least 6 months experience working within a classroom setting
2. Experience working one-to-one with pupils with Additional Learning Needs / ALN
3. TEAM Teach qualification is advantageous but not required
4. A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
5. Excellent communication skills

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

1. A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
2. Guaranteed Payment Schemes Terms and Conditions
3. CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
4. Market-leading rates to pay
5. TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance with no admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant / TA position, then click APPLY NOW or get in touch with Danni regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks, and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.