Teaching Assistant - Torbay

Teaching Personnel; Paignton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for schools in Paignton, Devon. Start date ASAP with flexible full-time and part-time opportunities to support primary pupils.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assist teachers with lessons, support pupils with additional needs, and help foster a safe, engaging learning environment. DBS checks are required or in process.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential).
• A positive, proactive and patient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's development.
• The ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• Enhanced DBS (Or willingness to get one).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist the class teacher with the delivery of lessons and learning activities
• Help create a positive, safe and engaging learning environment
• Support pupils with additional needs where required
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

DBS check

Job description

Teaching Assistant
Location: Paignton, Devon
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Salary: Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children in their education and helping them reach their full potential?

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a number of primary schools in the Paignton area who are looking for enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to join their teams. Whether you have previous classroom experience or experience working with children in another setting, we would love to hear from you.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist the class teacher with the delivery of lessons and learning activities
• Help create a positive, safe and engaging learning environment
• Support pupils with additional needs where required
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents

• Experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
• A positive, proactive and patient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children's development
• The ability to work as part of a team and use your own initiative
• Enhanced DBS (Or willingness to get one)

• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Competitive pay rates with weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses through our CPD Academy
• A £50 Refer a Friend scheme
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

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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