Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: North West England, Cheshire, Poynton

Job Type: Contract, Full-Time hours

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Salary: £85 - £95 Per day

Job Duties:

• Supporting teachers in delivering educational programmes
• Assisting with classroom management
• Working with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning concepts
• Supervising students during activities and break times
• Helping to create educational materials and resources

Required Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Relevant experience working with children or young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education:

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

Experience:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant (preferred)
• Experience working in an educational setting

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of child development and learning processes
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with teaching staff
• Basic IT skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• First Aid certification
• Specialist training in supporting students with additional needs

Working Conditions:

• Working hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
• Classroom-based role with occasional outdoor activities
• Possibility of supporting students with varying abilities and needs

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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.
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