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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