Teaching assistants required - Uttoxeter
Academics one of the leading teacher recruitment agencies are looking for skilled primary teaching assistants to work across primary schools in Uttoxeter and the surrounding areas.
Why become a teaching assistant?
The job role of a teaching assistant can be very rewarding as you have the opportunity to make meaningful differences to the lives of young learners by providing encouragement, guidance and support.
Many teaching assistant roles offer training and development enabling you to enhance your skills within the education sector. Each day can very bringing new challenges and experiences as you may be working with different groups of pupils, teachers and curriculum subjects, keeping your role dynamic and engaging.
By supporting the class teacher in their work you play a major role in helping pupils succeed academically, socially and emotionally. You witness first-hand the progression and growth of the pupils you support.
What skills and qualifications do you need?
Specific qualifications to become a teaching assistant can vary but Academics would require the following.
- GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English
- Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification or similar childcare qualification
- Some experience of working within a school setting / children
- Enhanced DBS check (we can provide a DBS if you do not already have one at a cost)
- Safeguarding Certificate or safeguarding training can be provided
- Good subject knowledge
- Patience and empathy towards pupils you are supporting
- Confidence and a pro-active approach
What can Academics offer you?
- Regular local work to suit your needs
- A variety of different primary schools to work in
- Long term and possible permanent opportunities
- Weekly pay through our own PAYE payroll
- Access to our CPD library with over 150 courses
- A referral scheme of up to £100
- Easy online timesheet process
- Excellent communication and support
If you are already a qualified teaching assistant and looking for a new opportunity or feel you have the relevant skills to make a difference please get in touch with Academics immediately. Submit an up to date CV by applying now.
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