Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

We are recruiting enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistants to join our team in January 2025. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about supporting young learners and have previous experience in UK schools. You will work across all primary key stages, supporting students with SEN and providing general classroom assistance. We offer flexible part time and full time opportunities around your diary. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, effective, and inclusive lessons.
• Foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support students’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external specialists to meet students’ needs.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are seeking applicants with the following:

• Essential:
• UK classroom experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role.
• A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and SEN practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting children’s development.
• Desirable:
• Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience supporting students with a range of SEN needs.

Vetting and Compliance:

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo a rigorous vetting process, which includes:

• Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
• Verification of right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of two professional references.
• Face-to-face interview.

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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