Job Advert: Teaching Assistant - Braintree
Location: Braintree, Essex
Position Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate start available
We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our team in Braintree, Essex. The perfect candidates will have a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning, helping them grow, and creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere in the classroom. If you’re someone who enjoys working with children and believes in making a difference, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Help teachers create fun and engaging lessons that inspire and support children’s learning.
- Work one-on-one or in small groups with students who need a little extra help.
- Assist children with their personal development, academic progress, and social skills.
- Ensure every child feels safe, valued, and included in the learning environment.
- Contribute ideas and resources to make learning even more exciting and accessible.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with children is helpful, but not essential. This could be through childcare, tutoring, volunteering, or any relevant experience.
- A genuine love for working with children and a strong desire to help them learn and grow.
- GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.
- Team player with the ability to work independently when needed.
- Patience, kindness, and a positive attitude!
Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
- A valid child-only DBS check on the update service, or a willingness to apply for one.
- The ability to adapt to different needs and learning styles, ensuring every child feels supported.
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives and be part of a supportive and caring school community. If you’re excited about helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering letter to [insert contact email/website]. We can’t wait to see how you can help our children succeed!
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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