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Has your current agency let you down, and you're in need for a long-term teaching assistant role for September?
Are you a caring individual who loves see people strive?
Academics are looking for a passionate and confident individual to undertake our teaching assistant vacancy within a Cardiff secondary school. The applicant will be supporting the class teacher by providing support and assistance to several students with learning objectives whilst helping set up activities. You will be expected to build a rapport with pupils which will increase learning and productivity. This role commences on the 9th September 2024, and will be for the duration of the 2024/25 academic year.
Unlike other agencies, Academics' mission is to create new norms through providing an excellent service and holistic experience. We are fully aware that there are many frustrated staff out there with disappointing experiences with other agencies. However, individuals who make the switch to academics are not fulfilled and love working - just look at one of our Google Review below! This could be you!
"I've previously worked for teaching agencies that didn't really look after their employees. Academics are an excellent/professional agency that really value their employees. I was given work immediately, paid on time, and checked up on. I can't recommend this agency enough. Very attentive and down to earth."
What's in it for you?
- Leading rate of pay (£85 - £100 a day)
- Potential 2025/26 permanent school contract
- PAYE - No hidden deductions
- Simple and fast registration process - No tiresome application forms!
- Up to £125 refer a friend scheme
- Online and pre-completed time sheets.
- Personal contact at Academics
Teaching Assistant - Responsibilities
- Able to successfully create a supportive and stimulating environment where pupils want to learn, develop and flourish.
- A desire to build relationships with pupils that helps productivity and ambition.
- Prepare resources, help with administrative assignments, and can confidently deliver set activities.
- Able to listen and observe pupils needs by tailoring tasks according to teacher instructions.
- Upholding and adhering to school policies and procedures related to child protection, heath and behaviour
Teaching Assistant- Required skills and qualifications
- Extensive experience working with 11 - 16 year olds OR an individual with limited experience but looking for career in education.
- Confident enough to get stuck in to be supportive and help build relationships with pupils.
- Initiative to prevent constant support for the class teacher.
- No criminal convictions - You need a valid DBS (this can be produced through us if you do not have one).
- You need to be registered with the Educational Workforce Council (this can be produced through us).
Teaching Assistant - Desirable Skills
- Full driving licence and has access to a car.
- You live in Cardiff.
- Basic understanding of the national curriculum.
