Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Teaching Assistant

Location: SK16, Tameside Contract: Full-time, term-time only Start date: ASAP

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work full-time at a welcoming school in the SK16 area of Tameside.

This opportunity would be ideal for someone who already has experience working as a Teaching Assistant. However, applications are also encouraged from candidates with relevant experience in childcare, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, tutoring or support work.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils during lessons and helping them engage with their learning Working with individuals and small groups under the guidance of the class teacher Providing additional support to pupils with different learning needs Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence Helping to create a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers and other school staff The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous Teaching Assistant experience or relevant childcare experience Is passionate about helping children and young people succeed Is patient, reliable and confident when supporting pupils Can communicate effectively with pupils and members of staff Is adaptable and willing to support across different classes when required Can reliably commute to a school in SK16, either by driving or using public transport Is available to work full-time during school hours

What We Offer

A full-time opportunity in a supportive school Guidance from a dedicated education recruitment consultant Opportunities to develop your school-based experience Access to professional development and training The potential for ongoing and long-term work If you have experience supporting children or young people and can reliably travel to SK16 in Tameside, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV to be considered for this full-time Teaching Assistant opportunity.

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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