Teaching Assistant

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching assistants to work in a range of primary schools across the Leicester area. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children's learning and making a positive impact on the classroom.

The role

As a teaching assistant, you will:

- Support teachers in delivering enaging and inclusive lessons

-Work with individuals or small groups of pupils to support learning and development

- Assist pupils with additional needs, including SEN & SEMH where required

- Help create a safe, positive and supportive learning envrionment

- Support with classroom preparation & behaviour management

The ideal candidate

- Has experience working with children or young people (school-based experience is desirable)

- Is patient, caring & enthusiastic about education

- Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff

- Has some experience working with SEN children

- Holds (or is willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the update service

What we offer

- Opportunities to work in a vareity of Leicester schools

- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle

- Ongoing training and professional development

- Competitive rates of pay

- A supportive and friendly team

Whether you are an experienced teaching assistant or looking to start your career in education, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to start your career with Teaching Personnel

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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