Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel is seeking a motivated and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join an Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Levenshulme. This full-time role starts in January and runs until the end of the academic year, with the potential for the position to become permanent depending on performance.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting students and staff to ensure effective teaching and learning. You will work closely with teachers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, helping students of all abilities achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, helping them with classwork and building their confidence.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, including preparing resources and materials.
• Support students with additional needs, ensuring they can fully access the curriculum and participate in school activities.
• Help manage classroom behavior and promote a positive learning environment.
• Monitor and track students’ progress, providing feedback to teaching staff to inform planning and interventions.
• Encourage student engagement and motivation, fostering a supportive atmosphere for learning.
• Supervise students during non-classroom activities such as lunchtime or extracurricular sessions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in students’ education while gaining valuable experience in an educational setting.

What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people, ideally in a school or educational environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Be patient, empathetic, and adaptable in supporting students with diverse needs.
• Show enthusiasm for education and a commitment to helping students achieve their best.
• Be organized, proactive, and reliable, capable of working effectively as part of a team.
• Be available full-time from January through to the end of the academic year.

Previous experience in a similar role or qualifications related to education or child development would be an advantage but are not essential, as training and support will be provided.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay ranging from £419.25 to £500, facilitated by Teaching Personnel.
• A welcoming and supportive school environment with opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to contribute to the success of students and the school community.
• Potential for the role to become permanent, based on performance and suitability.

If you are passionate about education and want to help students thrive, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Start Date: January 2024
Location: Levenshulme
Contract Type: Full-time (Temporary to Potential Permanent)

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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