Teaching Assistant

7 days ago

Helston, United Kingdom Opus-ABC Full time

**About the role**:
Opus Education have built close and long-standing relationships with schools, nurseries and multi academy trusts across Cornwall and Devon. As the exclusive recruitment partner of the Cornwall Association of Primary Heads, we are currently looking for enthusiasticand dedicated staff to support the many partnerships we have.
We’re looking for supportive, nurturing, and passionate people who are either already within the education sector, or are considering a career within it. Do you want to go to work knowing that you are offering a guided hand to a child who needs it, supportingthem in their development and empowering them to flourish? Your feeling of value and achievement will be evident in their progression, leaving you feeling truly special and rewarded at the end of each day.

**Benefits**:

- **_Flexibility:_** Whether you want to work 5 days a week, 1 day a month, full days, mornings or afternoon only, then just let us know your preferred availability and we will work around you
- **_Location:_** We work with schools all across Cornwall and Devon, so wherever you are and wherever you want to work, we will prioritise your requirements when offering work
- **_Career Development_**: Opportunities to gain first-hand experience with a number of different schools, whilst receiving ongoing support and guidance from your dedicated consultant
- **_Achievement:_** Gain a real sense of achievement by transforming a child’s life and support them reach their full potential

**Requirements**:

- **_Skills and Qualities_**:

- The passion to motivate children, with the ability to create the best conditions for learning or teaching new things, and an adaptable communication style
- The sensitivity, listening skills and patience to build good relationships and remain calm in stressful situations
- The flexibility and openness to work on various different activities
- **_Experience_**:

- Experience within a school, care or support setting is desirable but not essential
- You do not need direct experience to become a Teaching Assistant, no matter what sector you come from, if you are eager to support children and can exhibit the transferable skills then this could be the role for you
- **_Education_**:

- A minimum of 9-4 (A*-C) in core GCSEs or Functional Skills Level 2
- Level 2 Teaching Assistant is desirable but not essential as training on the job can be provided

**Responsibilities**:

- **_Educate_** individuals and groups in whole class lessons, small groups and practical sessions
- **_Develop_** individuals by providing feedback to individuals on their achievements, progress, and any problems that arise
- **_Enhance_** each lesson in advance by preparing classrooms, lesson materials and equipment
- **_Encourage_** individuals and groups to interact and engage both within the class and during activities
- **_Create _**trusting relationships and be adaptable around individual needs and working styles to promote good conduct and behaviours
- **_Provide _**a safe and healthy environment and follow safeguarding procedures
- **_Review _**individuals work, write reports and ensure all records are up to date
This is advertising for general cover both on a short term and long term basis.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. The advert is for a temporary position, in some cases the option to make this role permanent will become available at a later date.

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