Your new school Hays is Swindon and Wiltshire's premier teaching agency, recruiting to over 80% of schools in the region. We offer a wide range of staffing solutions to local primary schools, including day-to-day supply teaching assistants, long-term cover and permanent jobs. Our network of partnership schools trust our market expertise, and many use us as their exclusive recruitment partner, meaning we have a consistent flow of jobs available all year round. If you're an experienced teaching seeking your next challenge, then Hays is the agency for you. Your new roleAs a Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting the classroom teacher in setting up activities, encouraging engagement and providing general support. You will be supporting children in varying group size and on a 1:1 basis if required. You will need to have good communication skills as you will be regularly communicating with children, teachers and parents. What you'll need to succeedTo register with Hays, you must be passionate and driven, with a strong desire to be a successful teaching assistant. To register as a teaching assistant, you must meet the below core criteria: You should have experience in a classroom setting within the last 2 years. You must hold relevant Level 3 qualifications.You should feel confident working with children in small groups. You will need to be professional at all times, as well as friendly and enthusiastic. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with staff, children and parents.
What you'll get in return
- A day rate of up to £95 per day in addition to holiday pay
- Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals
- £250 vouchers once you've worked with Hays for 20 days
- £350 vouchers for referring a friend who completes 20 days work via Hays
- Regular salary through our guarantee scheme
- Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
- Flexibility - we can offer temporary short term, long term or permanent work
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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