Teaching Assistant

**Teaching Assistant**

We are specifically working with a 'good' Primary school in (CA16/Cumbria) who are looking to secure the services of an Teaching Assistant, for long-term position to start ASAP.

The school aims to support young people with Teaching Assistants to learn, make steps in improving and enjoy achieving success within a caring, structured learning environment is provided in which all Teaching assistants will help pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally and in which pupils and staff feel safe, secure and valued.

This role is to start asap with the potential to be long term.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and educational activities
- Provide one-on-one support to students with special education needs
- Mentor and guide students in their academic and social development
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Assist in classroom management and behavior support
- Collaborate with the lead teacher to assess student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed
- Provide tutoring and additional support to students who require extra assistance

**Qualifications**:

- Experience working with children, particularly those with special education needs
- Knowledge of special education principles and practices
- Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others learn and succeed

**POSITION DETAILS**:

- Position - Teaching Assistant
- Type of work - Classroom Support
- Start date - ASAP
- Contract type - Temporary - long term
- Full time
- Minimum rate of pay - £94 per day
- Hours - 8:30 am - 3.30pm

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

Application question(s):

- Do you hold a Current DBS? Yes or No

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Teaching Assistant: 1 year (required)
- Special education: 1 year (preferred)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: From £94.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Application question(s):

- DBS Required

Do you have a valid DBS on the update system? YES/NO

**Experience**:

- Special education: 1 year (required)
- teaching assistant: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- DBS (required)

Work Location: In person