Learning Support Assistant

2 weeks ago


Colchester Essex, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Teaching Personnel are the UK's leading education staffing supplier and we are currently sourcing Teaching Assistants for a number of support staff opportunities in Secondary Schools for Colchester area. 

We are mostly seeking Teaching Assistants who can commit to long-term contracts or are seeking future permanent employment in a school. Teaching Assistant contracts can last anywhere between 1 month to 3 months, with the opportunity to go permanent for some schools. 

What to expect as a Teaching Assistant?

Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant, you could:

  • Help teachers prepare lesson materials.
  • Set up and tidy classrooms for lessons.
  • Work with students on a 1:1 or small group basis, supporting their learning.
  • Watch and report the progress students make.
  • Look after children who are upset or unwell.
  • Lead classes with help from the teacher.

Would you be the right fit?

  • Previous experience in a school is beneficial. 
  • Pleasant, confident, and calm attitude
  • Previous experience working with children or young adults.
  • Adaptable to working with children with vulnerable backgrounds.
  • An individual with good knowledge of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education
  • Be passionate about helping students to succeed in academically, emotionally, socially. 
  • Have a calming presence and be able to engage well with the pupils (Year 7 to Year 11)
  • You will be dedicated to ensuring that all children achieve their very best.
  • Contribute to the values, ethos, and the development of the school.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

✓ Competitive salary package

✓ Paid weekly

✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy

✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel

✓ The chance to be part of the UK's largest Education Recruitment Agency Provider

✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID with over 80+ branches nationwide

✓ Wide opportunities for local work in Colchester and surrounding areas

✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in education as part of our Future Teachers Programme

Like the sound of this role?

Please submit your latest CV for consideration below or email Luke.mackie@teachingpersonnel.com for more information. We look forward to your application

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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