Teaching Assistant

Are you a teaching assistant based in Portsmouth or surrounding areas seeking a new opportunity to work within a mixed comprehensive secondary school?

If so, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you!

This role is a great opportunity for a graduate, former teaching assistant, care or youth worker looking for more responsibility and experience in supporting students. Any cover supervisors or graduates with any relevant or related work experience are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.

This position is full time & temporary with the potential opportunity to go permanent if the role is a good fit. 

Start date: April 2024

To be considered for the position of teaching assistant with Teaching Personnel, you will:

• Be passionate about teaching children
• Be patient, caring and engaging
• Be enthusiastic about education
• Be supportive and helpful
• Confident with Maths, Science and English to a GCSE level
• Hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check- Child only

Duties will include:

• Developing the character of the young people
• Boosting self-confidence and self-esteem
• Being a positive role model for students
• Supporting inside and outside the classroom
• Providing 1-2-1 and small group support
• Safeguarding pupils and protecting their well-being

Details of the role:

• Full time role Monday-Friday
• Working with students aged 11-18 years
• Competitive salary from £11.85 per hour
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• FREE CPD training

If you are interested in this role please apply now with a copy of your CV or call the South Coast Secondary branch. 

Teaching Personnel are the UK's leading recruitment agency with over 80 branches across the UK. We are a committed staffing partner and first choice for many schools across the country as we have built strong partnerships with excellent schools that all recruit Teachers, Newly Qualified Teachers, Support Staff and Tutors through Teaching Personnel.

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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.
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