Flexi-Cover Teaching Assistant

2 months ago


Thornbury, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

Flexi-Cover Teaching Assistant 

Protocol Education are working with schools in the Thornbury area to appoint committed, flexible Teaching Assistants to become a vital part of our support team. This role will suit someone who is looking to gain experience within different education settings and with children of different ages on a schedule that fits around them. You will have your own online diary which you will update so that we can get you work on any days you want it.

The Role;

• As a flexi-cover teaching assistant you will work across schools and year groups as and when needed. Either covering/supporting due to staff absence, extra staff needed or intervention support.

• To support and manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they undertake their work and ensuring a constructive and positive environment is always enforced.

• De-escalating situations within the classroom in the correct way certifying safeguarding procedures are always adhered.

• Working 1:1 as in-class support/working in small groups and 1:1 within SEND children for short periods of time where required

• Reporting any safeguarding concerns using the school’s referral procedures and safeguarding policies.

The Candidate;

• Someone who truly cares for the education of children and thrives in an environment working with likeminded individuals.
• Somebody with desire to go the extra mile for their students and truly influence their futures.
• A character who truly makes a difference in the classroom and enjoys working with young people.
• Excellent communication skills; Verbal/written and reading comprehension
• Track record of positively impacting the lives of children or adults, please note - this can be in any field.
• Right to work in the U.K.

Benefits of flexi-cover work as a Teaching Assistant

• Flexible work which means this can fit in with other work commitments/childcare/studies

• Support and gaining new experience and roles within TA work which can then lead onto supporting to apply for teacher training (often leads into long term/permanent positions)

• Gaining experience in a variety of Primary Schools

• Looking to get back into education or is this your first time? Flexi-cover is a great way to refresh/re familiarise/get hands on experience before going into a permanent role

What to Expect from Protocol Education;

- Competitive rates that express your experience and responsibilities

- Guaranteed work agreements that guarantee consistent work and income

- CPD during half term or summer

- Guidance and support from an experienced team with over 31 years experience in the education and recruitment sector

- Free Webinars on topical, relevant information within schools to enhance and keep professional knowledge updated

- £50 refer a friend rebate

- Social events & termly awards that celebrate outstanding performance and commitment

Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022, REC audited, Investor In People, CPD Member

If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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