Teaching Assistant

Location: South Derbyshire
Agency: Career Teachers
Start Date: 4th November
Duration: Ongoing

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team at Career Teachers. This full-time position involves working 1:1 with a pupil in a Key Stage 1 class at a local primary school in South Derbyshire. The role is set to commence after the October half term and will be ongoing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a Key Stage 1 pupil, ensuring their educational and emotional needs are met.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the student with their individual learning plan and help them achieve their academic goals.
• Monitor and report on the student's progress to the class teacher and SENCO.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting, preferably within Key Stage 1.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications or training in education or childcare are desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a child's educational journey.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting young learners and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter or contact us at (phone number removed) for more information.

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

- Attend an interview in person;

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.