Teaching Assistant. Job in Craven Arms Education & Training Jobs

Excell Supply; Craven Arms; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Craven Arms. The role involves supporting children aged 3 to 11, ensuring safety in the classroom, and preparing learning materials. Candidates should possess experience in caring roles and have an Enhanced DBS. The position offers excellent pay rates and potential for permanent opportunities, with ongoing support and training available.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Opportunity to gain a recognised level 2 or 3 qualification

Support from professional mentors

Access to CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, or adults in a caring capacity.
• Experience with students with challenging behaviour.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for children aged 3 to 11.
• Follow teacher's instructions and guidance.
• Ensure children's safety during activities.
• Prepare classroom materials.
• Manage off-task behaviours.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Caring and helpful

Job description

Job Role: Teaching Assistant (Primary School Based)

Location: Craven Arms

Days/Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (8:45 3:15)

About the role

• Working with groups of children aged between 3 and 11 (Nursery to Year 6) and supporting their learning.
• Following instructions and guidance given by the class teacher.
• Ensuring children’s safety in and out of the classroom.
• Supervising children during playtime and lunchtime.
• Preparation of classroom materials cutting, sticking, photocopying, laminating etc.
• Observing and feeding back to the class teacher about the children’s learning.
• Effectively managing off‑task behaviours.

About you

• Experience working within children, or adults in a caring capacity.
• Transferrable skills such as teamwork, initiative, flexibility, adaptability, remaining calm under pressure, caring and helpful.
• Experience working with students with challenging behaviour.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (we can assist you in applying for this).

About us

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Opportunity to gain a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification.
• Work that you want we listen to your needs.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme.
• A designated Account Manager who has strong working relationships with schools in your area.
• Opportunity for permanent positions.
• Support and advice from our professional mentors including lesson observations.
• Access to a full calendar of CPD opportunities in the form of our Twilight Training Programme and other courses delivered during the school holidays.

As members of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) and Umbrella body to the DBS, Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.

All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place.

Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one.

If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Important Notice: In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa.

Excell Supply are unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.