Teaching Assistant

Academics; Winsford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are currently seeking experienced Primary Teaching Assistants for temporary short and long-term opportunities across Winsford and the surrounding Cheshire West area. You will support teachers, prepare the classroom for lessons, and help learners progress within the UK National Curriculum.

Applicants should have Level 2/3 TA qualifications, UK school experience, strong communication and behaviour management skills, and be willing to travel to partnership schools by 8:30am with short

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children in a primary school or UK educational setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate in the classroom.
• Strong behaviour management skills with ability to support learners in EYFS/KS1/KS2.
• Willingness to travel to Winsford and surrounding Cheshire West schools by 8:30am with short notice.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Familiar with the UK National Curriculum.
• Enhanced DBS registered with Update Service, or willing to apply (cost applies).

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with delivery of the lesson.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment.
• Manage behaviour and engage learners in their learning.
• Work with learners 1-2-1 or in small groups.

Job description

Academics are currently looking for experienced Primary Teaching Assistants for temporary short and long-term opportunities within our partnership schools. Working across Winsford and the surrounding Cheshire West areas can be diversified, meaning that we work with an assortment of schools that have different requirements to suit.

We are proud to say that here at Academics we have had a strong record of placing many of our Teaching Assistants into permanent work following a successful period of long term supply within our primary schools.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson.
• Preparing the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment.
• Managing behaviour and engaging learners with their own learning.
• Working with learners either 1-2-1 or in a small groups.

Committed to support both the teacher and the learners to succeed. For this role, applicants who apply must:

• A minimum Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Have previous experience of working with children in a primary school or educational setting in the UK.
• Hold confident communication skills and will be an excellent motivator in the classroom.
• Have strong behaviour management skills with the ability to support learners in EYFS, Key Stage 1, and/or Key Stage 2.
• Be happy to travel and to be able to get to our partnership schools in Winsford (or the surrounding Cheshire West areas) by 8.30am with sometimes only 30-60 minute's notice for our on the day supply requirements.
• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required).
• Be familiar with the UK National Curriculum.
• Own a current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).

Please be aware that your daily rate will be dependent upon experience, prior qualifications, training, and the client rate that is currently available.

We are an agency that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS check, full work history, references and an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.