Teaching Assistant - Chorley

Teaching Personnel; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time Teaching Assistant to support classroom activities and enhance student learning. This role involves working closely with teachers to create a positive learning environment and assist students in their educational journey. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, patience, and a deep understanding of the national curriculum. This position offers flexibility within a school setting, with the potential for a permanent role in the future. Join a committed team focused on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and make a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Flexible working hours

Support for enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths are essential for this role.
• A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher in delivering lessons.
• Assist individual students or small groups with learning activities.

Skills

Understanding of the national curriculum

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Patience and empathy

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Enhanced DBS check

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

North West England, Lancashire, Chorley

Contract, Part-Time

Salary: £13.75 - £14.50 Per hour

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the classroom teacher in delivering lessons
• Assisting individual students or small groups with learning activities
• Helping to create a positive learning environment
• Supervising students during class and break times
• Providing feedback to teachers on student progress

Minimum Requirements:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Enhanced DBS check
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Prior experience working in a school setting preferred

Skills:

• Understanding of the national curriculum
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Patience and empathy when working with students

Desirable Qualifications:

• First Aid certification
• Experience working with students with special educational needs

The role involves working in a school environment, following the school calendar and timetable. Part-Time hours are expected, with flexibility required to support classroom activities as needed.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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