Teacher Support Assistant

Academics are currently looking for experienced Teacher Support Assistants for temporary short and long term roles within our partnership primary schools. Working across Leek and the surrounding Staffordshire Moorlands can be diversified, meaning that we work with an assortment of primary schools and that we do have different requirements to suit.

Our temporary opportunities are ideal for Teacher Support Assistants who are seeking varied experience in a variety of schools. a work-life balance, or those returning to the workforce on a full or part-time flexible basis

Responsibilities of a Teacher Support Assistant:

• Working with learners either 1-2-1 or in small groups.
• Support learners to develop essential skills, build social connections, and engage actively in learning.
• Managing behaviour and engaging learners with their own learning.
• Small group interventions and supporting children with a range of needs (SEND).
• Committed to support both the teacher and the learners to succeed.

For this role, applicants who apply must have:

• A minimum Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare/Early Years/Teaching Assistant/Learning Support qualification.
• Have previous experience of working with children in a primary school or educational setting in the UK.
• Hold confident communication skills and will be an excellent motivator in the classroom.
• Have strong behaviour management skills with the ability to support learners in EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.
• Be happy to travel and to be able to get to our partnership schools in Leek (or the surrounding areas) by 8.30am with sometimes only 30-60 minute's notice for our on the day supply requirements.
• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required).
• Be familiar with the UK National Curriculum.
• Own a current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).

Please be aware that your daily rate will be dependent upon experience, prior qualifications, training, and the client rate that is currently available.

We are an agency that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS check, full work history, references and an interview.

If you do have experience as a Teacher Support Assistant, Learning Support Practitioner, or Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting, please click 'APPLY NOW' below to submit your most up to date CV for immediate review.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.