Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Manchester; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Oldham is seeking an enthusiastic Year 6 Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This full-time role, starting in January, requires a warm and nurturing approach to engage children in their learning. Responsibilities include supporting all aspects of learning and adapting strategies to meet diverse needs. Candidates must have experience with children and strong communication skills. Competitive pay and various professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Experience or confidence working with children in primary education.
• Willingness to learn the National Curriculum framework.
• Ability to work effectively with children, parents, and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and assess feedback to the class teacher.
• Encourage children to engage in their work.
• Foster high expectations on behavior.

Skills

Primary Education Experience

Understanding of the National Curriculum

Communication skills

Adaptation of teaching strategies

Positive and patient approach

Job description

Job Title

Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Location

Oldham

Salary

£450 - £500 per week dependant on experience and qualifications.

The School and Role

Do you consider yourself to have a warm, nurturing approach and a love for learning?

Are you able to get children engaged back into their work. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Year 6 Teaching Assistant in the Oldham area to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of our youngest learners.

Fostering high expectation on behaviour around school and with each other, you will support all aspects of learning and get involved in assessing and feedback to the class Teacher.

Hours of work 8:30am 3:30pm - Full time 5 days per week from January.

Requirements

The requested skillset the desired Teaching Assistant you will require;

• Primary EducationExperience or confidence working with children.
• A deep understanding of the National Curriculum framework or a willingness to learn this.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, parents, and professionals.
• A commitment to inclusive education and the ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
• A positive, patient, and compassionate approach, with a strong commitment to professional development and learning.

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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