Teaching Assistant

Role: Teaching Assistant

Location: Steeple Claydon

Salary: £90 -£120 per day

Full time

Start: November 2024

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and contributing to their academic and personal growth? We are looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join a friendly school community in Steeple Claydon.

Role Overview:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery and providing tailored support to students, particularly those with additional learning needs. You will assist in creating a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages student participation and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the class teacher to plan and deliver lessons in line with the curriculum
• Provide 1:1 and small group support, focusing on students with special educational needs (SEN)
• Assist with the preparation of learning materials, classroom displays, and resources
• Help manage student behaviour, fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom culture
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers, assisting in the evaluation of learning objectives
• Support students during classroom activities, breaks, and field trips to ensure safety and engagement
• Collaborate with staff to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies
• Promote student well-being and build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

What We re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational role is desirable
• A caring, patient, and flexible approach to working with children of all abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with students, teachers, and parents effectively
• A passion for helping students achieve their full potential
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies
• Experience working with SEN students is an advantage but not essential

Benefits

• Pay to scale
• Safeguarding training
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated team on hand for support
• Designated consultant
• £100 for referring a friend referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who work 5+ shifts

In addition to top rates of pay, and a commitment to your professional development we can offer you a pension contribution scheme and a dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way. Please visit our website (url removed).

To take full advantage of this opportunity please call Saleh on: (phone number removed) for more information.

Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Supply Desk offer a £100 Golden Hello for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

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