Teaching Assistant

Early Years Assistant wanted to work full time in Penzance!

Teaching Personnel are looking for a passionate and committed EYFS TA to join a school in the Penzance area. You will be required to work on a full-time basis, Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm. The ideal candidate will be available to start ASAP though we understand notice periods may differ.

Within this role you will be expected to work alongside the Teacher and assist the students in their daily tasks. You will be supporting small groups of students as well as working 1:1 with any students who need additional support. Throughout the day you will be assisting the children in their social, emotional, and educational needs to ensure that they are met and developed each day.

Experience working within Early Years and relevant qualifications are desirable. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about making learning as fun and engaging as possible for students. 

You will be required to have a DBS registered to the Update Service, if you do not have one please don’t worry, we can get this completed with you during your registration process. We will also require references from your two most recent employers.

You will also need to be aware of Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning and Equal Opportunities policies.

What we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic team to help you through your application process.
• Continuous opportunities to build your career.
• FREE level 2 safeguarding training.
• CPD training at a discounted rate.
• Online diary.
• Weekly and competitive pay through PAYE.

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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