Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A secondary school in Christchurch is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students academically and pastorally. The ideal candidate is patient and adaptable, with excellent communication skills. This rewarding role offers the chance to contribute to the school's inclusive ethos and may start as either full-time or part-time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in an educational setting.
• Patient, adaptable, and committed to supporting students of varying abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students across a range of subjects, providing academic and pastoral assistance.
• Work with individuals or small groups to remove barriers to learning.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and be a positive role model.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Excellent communication skills

Patient and adaptable

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant – Secondary School, Christchurch

A welcoming secondary school in Christchurch is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential within a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students across a range of subjects, providing both academic and pastoral assistance in collaboration with teachers.
• Work with individuals or small groups to remove barriers to learning and ensure students can thrive.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and be a positive role model within the school community.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the classroom and adapt support to varying abilities and needs.
• Start as soon as possible; hours may be full-time or part-time according to the role.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working with young people, ideally in an educational setting.
• Patient, adaptable, and committed to supporting students of varying abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Motivated to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Additional Information

• This is a rewarding role within a school that prides itself on its inclusive ethos and commitment to student success.
• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Details are available on the Teaching Personnel FAQ pages.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; in some cases, there may be an opportunity to make the role permanent 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 guidance. This may include an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
• We offer free child protection and prevent duty training to registered candidates. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check; full assistance is provided.
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