Teaching Assistant

Reed; Walton-le-Dale; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD through LCC

Reed discount club

Pension scheme

Career development guidance

Interview preparation guidance

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Reed Education, in partnership with Lancashire County Council, is recruiting Primary, Secondary and SEN Teaching Assistants to join our Preston-area team. We are looking for people with Level 1–HLTA qualifications and the ability to travel locally, with a strong commitment to safeguarding.

You will support classes, small groups and individuals across key stages, with CPD through LCC and access to Reed's career guidance and pension scheme. Successful applicants will need to undergo a DBS check.

Qualifications

• A very high standard of communication skills, accurate spelling and grammar.
• Recent experience in primary, secondary or SEN schools with knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Experience across EYFS to KS5 and various SEN needs.
• Experience supporting whole class, small groups and one-to-one.
• Commitment to professional development and learning.
• Passion for working with children and ability to build good relationships.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience in schools

Knowledge of National Curriculum

Experience with SEN

Relationship building

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Level 1 qualification

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification

HLTA qualification

Job description

Reed Education work in partnership with Lancashire County Council (Lancashire Teaching Agency) and we are now recruiting for Primary, Secondary & SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team in the Preston area.

• Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant? Do you hold a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 or HLTA qualification
• Are you available at least 2 days a week and able to travel around the local area?

We are looking for people with the following qualifications, experience and attributes:

• A very high standard of communication skills, accurate use of spelling and grammar
• Recent experience of working in primary, secondary or SEN schools and knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Experience in EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 or Key Stage 5
• Experience working as whole class support, small groups and one-to-one support, including supporting pupils with various SEN.
• Commitment to professional development and a keenness to learn
• A passion for working with children
• Have the ability to develop good relationships with children and adults
• Commitment to Safeguarding

In return, what we will offer you:

• Paid in line with LCC
• Level 1 - £12.09 per hour
• Level 2 - £12.31 per hour
• Level 3 - £13.97 per hour
• HLTA - £16.18 per hour
• Free Continuous Professional Development through LCC
• Access to Reed discount club and pension scheme
• Help and advice on career development and interview preparation
• Excellent support and guidance from your dedicated consultant, specifically focused on Teaching Assistant roles/positions

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check