Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are recruiting exclusively for a Secondary School in Biggleswade who are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join them on a temporary contract.

• Location: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
• Start date: ASAP
• Contract: Temporary contract (4-8 weeks)
• Pay: £83.85-£90 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children? Do you have the natural ability to engage with special needs? This is temporary but exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join a secondary academy in Biggleswade. The full-time contract would last a minimum of 4 weeks, possibly extending to 8 weeks from 24th March 2025 to May 2025.

Could this be you?

The Teaching Assistant will support the classroom teacher in delivering educational activities, assisting with lesson planning, and providing one-on-one support to students. Responsibilities include helping with classroom management, preparing materials for lessons, and supervising students during activities.

We would also love to see...

• Passion for supporting SEND
• Calm, Approachable and friendly attitude
• Natural ability to build relationships and support engagement of students
• Good general knowledge of Maths and English  
• A 'can do' and positive attitude to inspire pupils
• An ability to motivate and inspire, whilst using your own initiative 
• Willingness to learn and support others
• High levels of resilience and emotional intelligence
• A minimum of GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths is required. Additional qualifications in childcare or education are desirable.

About the School:

This is a small School based in the rural town of Biggleswade, delivering high quality education to KS3 and KS4 hosting 169 pupils. The Academy is reputable for his strong focused on student-centred learning to teach them to be self-directed learners as a skill for life, noting that "Pupils are very happy at this inclusive school".

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

✓ Become part of the UK's leading education staffing provider 
✓ Competitive payment package
✓ Paid weekly
✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy
✓ Be part of a 12 week flexible probationary period, with the flexibility to leave if the school isnt the right fit for you
✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel
✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID and furloughing our Teachers, with over 80+ branches nationwide
✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in education as part of our Future Teachers Programme

Like the sound of this role?

We look forward to your application!

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