Teaching Personnel
£80 - 90 per day
Plymouth
Temporary | Full Time
02/09/2024
No
Primary Teaching Assistants (SEN & General Classroom Support)
At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to providing outstanding support to schools and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed. We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants to join our team. If you have experience in education, care, youth work, or a related field, we would love to hear from you!
Role Overview:
As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting children across a range of abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Your responsibilities will include:
General Classroom Support: Assisting teachers with day-to-day classroom activities, including preparing resources, managing classroom behavior, and providing individual or small group support to students.
SEN Support: Working closely with students who have special educational needs, helping them access the curriculum, and providing tailored support to enhance their learning experience.
One-on-One Support: Supporting individual students with their educational and social development.
Collaborative Work: Liaising with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
Who We're Looking For: We welcome applications from:
Experienced Teaching Assistants: Who have worked in primary education and have experience supporting SEN students.
Care Workers/Youth Workers: With transferable skills and a passion for working with children, who are eager to transition into the education sector.
Career Changers: Individuals from other sectors who are interested in education and willing to undergo additional training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to meet the demands of the role.
What We Offer:
Vetting and Safeguarding:
At Teaching Personnel, safeguarding children is our top priority. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a comprehensive vetting process, including:
Enhanced DBS Check: All candidates must have an up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service. If not, we can assist you in obtaining one.
Right to Work in the UK: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.
Professional References: We will seek references from your most recent employers, covering at least the last 24 months. For those new to the sector, character references will be required.
Face-to-Face Interview: As part of our vetting process, you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview with one of our consultants.
How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and are ready to take on this rewarding role, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in this position.
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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