The Agency
Hays is one of the market-leading agencies in the Education sector in Cheltenham and is currently actively recruiting for General Teaching Assistants to assist with a rising demand for supply staff. Hays has built long-lasting relationships with local primary and reception schools in Cheltenham and has a commitment to getting the right candidate in the right schools, with a number of jobs being registered every week.
What you will be doing/ your responsibilities:
* Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
* Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
* Recording and reporting children’s progress to the Teacher
* Helping children stay focused during class hours
* Supervising group activities, sports events and school outings
* Helping Teachers manage student behaviour
* Helping Teachers improving children’s core skills, for example reading, writing or providing 1:1 care
* Looking after children who are unwell or upset
* Providing a healthy, engaging and safe learning environment for children
What you’ll need to succeed, skills and competencies:
* Ability to guide and support children (ages of 5-11)
* Ability to communicate clearly and articulately
* Inquisitive towards children, good relationship building
* Ability to create an encouraging learning environment for children
* Active listening skills
* Empathetic, understanding, encouraging and sensitive towards children and their needs
* Ability to carry out tasks involving a computer or hand-device
* Resilient, ability to respond calmly and constructively when under stress
* Adaptable and flexible work attitude
Essential:
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or equivalent (at least 40 days in the last 5 years)
Desired but not essential qualifications:
* A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
* Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or similar
* Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or similar
* T Level in Education and Early Years or similar
What you’ll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity, working in some excellent schools. You’ll receive:
* A day rate of up to £90 per day in addition to holiday pay
* Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
* 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
* A dedicated Hays consultant
Location: Cheltenham (on-site)
Contract type: Full-time or part-time, flexible daily availability, depending on your needs
If 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 on your career.
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