Teaching Assistant

Posted 1 year ago by Twenty 4 Seven
Caerphilly
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Teaching Assistant 

**Location: Caerphilly

**ASAP Start

**Fulltime 

**3 Months of relevant experience required 

Twenty4Seven Education is thrilled to be working alongside this lovely primary school located in a residential area in Caerphilly. They are looking for a teaching assistant to work in their KS 2 classes supporting the classroom teacher and working with pupils struggling to access the curriculum.

The School

The school is dedicated to providing the best education possible providing an enriching and engaging learning curriculum that encourages children to explore their surroundings in a safe and creative way. The school is run by a dedicated team of staff who are always looking to continue their own learning and bring this passion for learning to the children. They are looking for a teaching assistant who will work with the classroom teacher to provide the best educational experience for the pupils.

The Role

The successful candidate will begin working as soon as possible and will continue until the end of the academic year. They will be working on weekdays during term time from 8:30-15:30. They will be working supporting the classroom teacher working with children who may be struggling with accessing the curriculum.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support the classroom teacher in preparing and teaching educational activities
Work in small groups leading activities set by the teacher
Get to know the pupils in the class and learn how to support them academically, socially, and personally
Discuss and put into action strategies to support the pupils with the teacher
Assist the pupils in accessing the curriculum

The successful candidate will have: 

Good numeracy and literacy skills – GCSE Maths and English
Previous experience of working with young people
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Ability to use basic technology
Ability to relate well to children and adults and respond appropriately
Good interpersonal and communication skills
3 months of relevant experience minimum
Teaching Assistant qualifications are 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.