Teaching Assistant
ob Description:
Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and looking to make a real impact in education? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join one of our partner schools in Canterbury.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support students in their academic, social, and emotional development. This is a rewarding role that involves helping children reach their full potential in a caring and inclusive school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the classroom teacher with lesson preparation and delivery.
- Support individual students or small groups with learning activities.
- Help manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning atmosphere.
- Provide one-on-one assistance to students with special educational needs (SEN).
- Foster a supportive and engaging environment to help pupils thrive.
- Work collaboratively with staff to ensure the welfare and progress of students.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children (preferably in an educational setting).
- A patient, caring, and supportive nature.
- Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
- Good communication skills and a proactive approach.
- A willingness to support students with SEN and/or challenging behaviours.
Desirable:
- A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or similar).
- Experience in primary or secondary education.
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and practices.
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?:
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Access to a range of CPD opportunities to further your professional development.
- A supportive team and consultant to guide you through your role.
- Opportunity for long-term and permanent positions.
- Flexible work to suit your lifestyle, whether full-time or part-time
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.
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