Teaching Assistant - Halifax

Teaching Personnel; Calverley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to join our Halifax Primary Schools. The role is available to both full-time and part-time applicants, term-time only, with a daily rate of £92-£110.

The successful candidate will support students with special educational needs, plan and deliver small group or one-to-one tutoring, and assist teachers to ensure inclusive progress. Prior experience in education or childcare is valued; DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 certificate in Early Years/Childcare is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience with young children in educational or childcare settings.
• Basic first aid certification is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver small group tutoring or catch-up programmes.
• Plan and deliver one-to-one tutoring or catch-up programmes.
• Assist classroom teachers to enable SEN students to participate and progress.
• Undertake break time and lunch time duties as directed.
• Maintain excellent communication with colleagues, students and parents/carers.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

SEN experience

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Education or Childcare

Job description

Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our Halifax Primary Schools.

Full-time and part-time applicants are encouraged to apply, term time only.

This position will pay £92-£110 per day.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable candidate that would be comfortable working with students with special educational needs. This role requires a passion for welfare, education and development. Applicants with relevant experience such as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Sport Coach and Healthcare Assistant are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of a Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Education or Childcare is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Previous experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Basic first aid certification is an advantage, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities within this role include:

• Plan and deliver small group tutoring or catch‑up programmes
• Plan and deliver one-to‑one tutoring or catch‑up programmes
• Assist classroom teachers in their work, ensuring that SEN students participate in the lessons and make good progress
• Undertake break time and lunch time duties as directed
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues, students and parents/carers to ensure a brilliant level of communication.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. 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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