Full job descriptionAre you passionate about supporting children and making a positive difference in the classroom? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting enthusiastic and adaptable Casual Supply Teaching Assistants to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in Melton Mowbray and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking flexible work that fits around other commitments, while gaining experience in a variety of school settings.
The Role:
As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will provide support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 classrooms, helping teachers deliver engaging learning experiences and ensuring pupils receive the support they need to thrive.
Duties may include:
*Supporting pupils in class on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
*Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation
*Supporting children with additional learning or behavioural needs where required
*Encouraging pupil engagement and positive behaviour
*Adapting quickly to different school environments and age groups
We are looking for candidates who:
*Have experience working with children in schools, childcare, youth work or similar settings
*Have a positive, flexible and reliable attitude
*Can build strong relationships with pupils and staff
*Have strong communication skills
*Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
*Have an interest in SEN support (advantageous but not required)
What Teaching Personnel offers:
*Flexible working to suit your availability
*Competitive rates of pay with weekly payments
*Opportunities for day-to-day, short-term and longer-term placements
*Access to CPD and training opportunities
*Support from a dedicated consultant with local school knowledge
*Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of primary schools
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, a graduate looking to gain school experience, or someone looking to return to education, we would love to hear from you.
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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