Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants
Up too £26,763 + excellent benefits
Location Wakefield, West Yorkshire,
Position Type Full time

Teaching Personnel have an exciting opportunity to work with a specialist day school based in Wakefield. The school are looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking activities with individuals, groups or a class of children in order to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development within a safe environment, usually under the supervision of a teacher
• Working to establish a supportive relationship with the children and parents concerned in order to facilitate effective communication and partnership between school and home where appropriate
•  Carrying out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes ensuring that specific guidelines are followed whilst promoting independent learning to support the children’s understanding
• Encouraging acceptance and inclusion of the child with special needs to support achievement and development
•  Promoting and reinforcing the child’s self-esteem and encourage the child to maximise their achievement and development

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ3 or equivalent
• At least three years’ experience as a Teaching and Learning Assistant and/or as a classroom assistant
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of the practices and procedures within education relating to the welfare, safety and education of children
• Able to identify and work towards specific goals with children and colleagues
• Able to maintain good relationships with children and adults
• Able to prioritise tasks and act on own initiative
• Able to work as part of a team and be flexible
• Able to motivate and encourage children to develop to their full potential

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

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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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