Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Walton-le-Dale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an engaging Teaching Assistant (English graduate) to support students in a secondary school setting. The role is located in Sefton and is temporary, with full-time hours from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will assist lessons, help manage behaviour, provide emotional support, monitor student well-being, and follow safeguarding procedures in collaboration with teachers and school staff.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent (Desirable).
• Previous experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with lessons: Helping sort materials, setting up equipment, and supporting students during lessons.
• Behaviour management: Foster a positive learning environment with good behaviour management.
• Providing emotional support: Offering guidance and support to students who may be dealing with personal issues or stress.
• Monitoring well-being: Keeping an eye on students' overall well-being and reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff members.
• Safeguarding: Ensuring the safeguarding procedure is followed when required
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly and students thrive academically and socially.

Skills

Experience with young people

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent

Job description

Prospero Teaching are looking to recruit excellent Teaching Assistant interested in securing a role. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person, providing tailored academic and emotional support within a secondary school setting.

Teaching Assistant (English graduate)

• Location - Sefton
• Type of work - Temporary, long term
• Start date - As soon as possible
• Days - Full time
• Hours - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with lessons: Helping sort materials, setting up equipment, and supporting students during lessons.
• Behaviour management: Foster a positive learning environment with good behaviour management.
• Providing emotional support: Offering guidance and support to students who may be dealing with personal issues or stress.
• Monitoring well-being: Keeping an eye on students' overall well-being and reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff members.
• Safeguarding: Ensuring the safeguarding procedure is followed when required
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly and students thrive academically and socially.

Requirements:

• Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent (Desirable)
• Previous experience working with young people.

To be eligible:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide at least two professional references covering at least 24 months/cover the last 2 years