Teaching Assistants & 1:1 SEND Support Assistants

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training courses

Flexible work options

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Teaching Assistants for a range of positions in local primary schools. You will support pupils inside and outside the classroom, delivering engaging activities and monitoring progress.

Opportunities include day-to-day supply, long-term placements, and potential permanent roles. A Level 2/3 TA qualification is desirable; DBS checks are required or obtained via Update Service.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in primary settings preferred.
• Positive, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting learners.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.
• Ability to travel to local schools beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with the class teacher to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Support pupils with literacy, numeracy and classroom tasks.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback as required.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Provide tailored 1:1 support for pupils with SEND, adapting learning to individual needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and enthusiasm

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

Join Teaching Personnel – The UK's Leading Education Recruitment Agency

Are you passionate about helping children succeed? Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or have experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), we'd love to hear from you.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants for a range of positions in local primary schools, including day-to-day supply, long-term placements and potential permanent opportunities.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

• Working alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging learning activities
• Supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy and classroom tasks
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive behaviour
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback where required
• Building positive relationships with children, staff and families
• Providing tailored 1:1 support for pupils with SEND where needed, adapting learning to suit individual needs

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school setting
• A positive, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young learners
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to adapt to different classroom environments
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• The ability to travel to local schools is beneficial, though not essential

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• A dedicated recruitment consultant offering personalised support
• Easy booking management through the Teaching Personnel App
• Access to high-quality CPD and training courses to support your career progression
• Flexible work to suit your availability, with opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent roles

Take the next step in your education career with Teaching Personnel.

Call: 01223 463146

Email: (Please contact us via the application portal)

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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