Teaching Assistant

Location: Tonbridge, UK
Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant
Salary: £85-£90

About Us: At Teaching Personnel, we are dedicated to connecting skilled educational professionals with schools across the UK to enhance student learning experiences. We are currently working with a vibrant primary school in Tonbridge that is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team and contribute to the development of their students.

The Role: As a Teaching Assistant placed through Teaching Personnel, you will support the classroom teacher in delivering high-quality education and creating a positive learning environment. Your role will involve working closely with students to support their individual needs, assisting with classroom management, and contributing to the overall success of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the teacher in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Assist with the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
• Work with individual students or small groups to provide additional support.
• Help manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to the teacher.
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support and motivate young learners.
• Patience, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to the welfare and development of children.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A competitive salary, paid to scale.
• A welcoming and dynamic school community.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Join us through Teaching Personnel and be a part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the next generation!

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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