£13/hr to £14/hr
England, United Kingdom
Contract, Variable

Teaching Assistant

Posted by Randstad Education.

Are you a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant with primary classroom experience? Are you looking for opportunities to meet new schools, make connections, and advance your teaching career?

Step into the role of a Teaching Assistant in Blackpool and become an integral part of our team! We are seeking individuals with a strong passion for primary education and a dedicated approach to supporting students. This flexible position encompasses a variety of responsibilities, ensuring that no two days are the same. General tasks include monitoring attendance, facilitating reading and writing sessions with small groups, and overseeing break times. Additionally, you will provide more focused support, such as assisting students with additional needs or offering one-on-one guidance. By tailoring assignments to match your preferences and experience, we ensure that your role is both fulfilling and rewarding. Join us and make a significant impact on the lives of young learners while advancing your career in education.

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your classroom management skills, gain experience in diverse settings, and explore various curricula and schemes across different schools. Historically, supply work has been successful in developing skills, paving the way for long-term and permanent roles. Seize this fantastic chance to contribute to education and advance your career.

Benefits of working with Randstad:

  • Exclusive access to temporary and permanent roles.
  • DBS and school application support.
  • Consultant support to edit, draft and rebrand your CV and profile to support success with applications.
  • A consultant who ensures your AWR period is reviewed.
  • A dedicated consultant focused on finding you the right roles and sourcing your work.
  • Free career advice.
  • Online availability and access to all bookings at the click of a finger via an app system.
  • Online Training and CPD training available.
  • Safeguarding Level 1 & 2 available.
  • Free payroll service with no umbrella charges, we follow PAYE.
  • Free Pension service: 'now pensions'.

Your Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant:

  • Collaborate with children individually or in small groups to enhance their learning.
  • Serve as a positive role model for both students and colleagues.
  • Foster positive relationships with children and their families.
  • Collaborate with fellow staff members, including specialists.
  • Assist the class teacher in resource preparation and activity setup.

Responsibilities:

  • Help prepare a lesson and tidy the classroom afterwards
  • Provide assistance with lesson plans
  • Support children across the curriculum
  • Give extra support to children with special needs
  • Help mark work
  • Report student progress
  • Help look after the children during school trips and activities
  • Look after children that are unwell
  • Attend meetings
  • Confidence in guiding individuals or small groups.
  • A positive attitude and effective communication skills.

Essential requirements:

  • Experience working with young people
  • Class management skills
  • Comfortable managing challenging behaviour
  • Able to engage with and motivate children
  • TA Qualified

Randstad has established solid relationships with schools throughout Blackpool, Preston and Lancaster, granting us the privilege of creating exclusive partnerships to meet their diverse staffing needs. Our mission is to help you discover the one that aligns best with your aspirations.

If you believe this role suits you, don't hesitate to apply today!

For additional information or a confidential discussion about your career, please contact Jessica Verndet at .