Teaching Assistant

Posted 2 years ago by Twenty 4 Seven
North Cardiff
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Teaching Assistant


**Location: North Cardiff

**Full-time or Part-time

**September Start

Twenty4Seven Education is delighted to be working alongside a joyful and modern Primary school located in a residential area in the north of Cardiff. They are looking for a hard-working and passionate Teaching Assistant to work with their team of staff to support students in the classroom.

The School

The school provides a rich and varied curriculum and is committed to creating a safe and enjoyable learning environment where every child is able to access and enjoy learning activities. The school is run by a dedicated and positive team of staff who work together to create a welcoming learning environment that allows the children to take pride in their learning. The school encourages their pupils to get involved in extra curriculum activities to develop socially and personally.

The Role

The successful candidate will work term-times 8:30 to 15:30 on weekdays. The main role will be working as a general Teaching Assistant within the classroom assisting the teacher as well as occasionally taking small groups of children to complete learning activities.

As a Teaching Assistant you will:

  • Supervise and provide support for the pupils within the classroom
  • Assist the development of individuals in both an academic and personal capacity
  • Get to know the pupils and develop methods for supporting them within the classroom
  • Provide feedback to pupils to assist their development under the guidance of the teacher
  • Assist the classroom teacher with planning and deliverance of learning activities
  • Discuss and put into action strategies to support pupils with the teacher
  • Promote good pupil behaviour and deal with conflict promptly

The successful candidate:

  • Will be kind, passionate, and approachable
  • Will have a minimum of 3 months of experience working within an educational setting
  • Will have a good command of the English language
  • Will have an understanding of Mathematics
  • Will be able to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities set by the teacher
  • Teaching Assistant qualifications are also desirable but not essential

The Benefits of working with Twenty4Seven Education:

  • Opportunities to work in a variety of local Schools & Colleges which enables you to establish where you work best
  • Twenty-4-Seven support from your designated consultant
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Recommend-a-friend Scheme

Twenty 4 Seven Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to obtain an Education Workforce Council (EWC) check. Full assistance will be provided.