Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Primary School

Teaching Personnel are working with fantastic primary schools in the Carmarthen area recruit teaching assistants to work with us from January 2025. If you are someone with previous experience working with children this is an excellent opportunity for you to join the education sector. We are looking for teaching assistants that are willing and able to work across both key stage one and two if required.

Role Details

Jobe Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)

Sector: Primary School

Job Type: Full Time

Start Date: 06/01/2025

Location: Carmarthen

Schedule: Monday to Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm)

Key Responsibilities

-          Safeguarding children

-          Liaise with the class teacher and other support staff to ensure the best support is provided for all children

-          Provide support for children in a group setting  and 1-1 basis if needed

-          Assisting with classroom preparation and activities

-          Management of disruptive behaviour

-          Help to produce a safe and engaging environment for children

Requirements

-          Minimum of GCSE’s in English and Mathematics

-          Eligibility to work in the UK and ability to pass enhanced DBS checks.

-          Driving Licence ( not essential but preferred)

What We Are Looking For

-          Previous experience working with children, preferably in an education or care setting

-          A proactive, patient, and empathetic approach to working with children

-          Excellent communication and listening skills

-          Positive attitude and an excellent work ethic

-          Ability to work across both key stage 1 and 2 if needed

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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