Teaching Assistant – September 2024,

Job Description

Teaching Assistant
Huyton
September 2024
£450-£500 Weekly Pay (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)

We are looking for a Enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Primary School Huyton As a Teaching Assistant you will support access to learning for pupils and supporting the teacher with managing pupils and the classroom. If you are looking for a new career move then this could be for you.

Person Specification;

• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grace C) in English and Maths.
• First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Experience working in a school environment or other educational settings
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities.
• Enjoy of working with children

As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Use ICT skills to advance pupils learning
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
• Active listening skills

Benefits of working with New Directions:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.