• Day to day
  • Primary
  • Temporary
  • Cheshire
  • Salary: £12 - 14 per hour + Training
  • Ref: SBTA
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Teaching Assistant

Description

Are you eager to start a career in education but need more experience and connections to secure your first role?

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll need to be empathetic, resourceful, and adaptable, as each day in the classroom brings new challenges.

Your role will be vital in supporting students’ development, whether it’s helping with bags and coats, assisting with hand washing, or participating in hands-on lessons like science or PE. At Educate, our team of educators and support staff work collaboratively to ensure every child has the resources they need to succeed.

This opportunity offers invaluable classroom experience, along with free training from our team of experienced educators.

Benefits of joining the Educate Group:

  • Run by a leading team of experienced Teachers, Senior Leaders and Support Staff with over 85+ years of combined education experience.
  • Committed to providing employment, free coaching, training and support to our team of staff.
  • Work as often and flexibly as you like to achieve a work-life balance
  • Build relevant classroom-based experience with reputable schools across the area
  • Opportunity to apply for your initial teacher training with Educate ITT and one of their link schools.
  • Opportunities to move into a permanent position – should one become available.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

  • Support the teacher in preparing classroom materials.
  • Assist individual students and manage student behaviour.
  • Assess progress and provide feedback.
  • Create a positive learning environment, providing support during activities.
  • Help with administrative tasks.
  • Follow school policies and procedures.

Requirements of a Teaching Assistant:

  • No qualifications are required, although good standards of literacy and numeracy are needed.
  • Experience working with children or young people would be beneficial.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to manage behaviour effectively.
  • A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.

Registrations required to be a Teaching Assistant:

  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, but if you do not have one, you can apply for a new one through Educate.
  • You must register with the EWC (Education Workforce Council) to work in Wales.

Notes:

  • All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we cannot offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
  • We are a member of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation).
  • The Educate Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
  • As a matter of courtesy, the Educate Group aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.
  • A higher rate is achievable for candidates with a proven track record of high attainment within the required job role or subject area.
  • All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

If you want to know more about the Educate Group and the current opportunities, don’t hesitate to contact one of our team on 01978 281881.

Hours Full Time

Sector Primary

Reference SBTA

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