Job Description
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £450 – £500 a week
Contract Type: Full-time (8:30 – 3:30)
Location: Middleton
New Directions are working closely with a fantastic primary school in Middleton, looking for an experienced level 2 Teaching Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will be caring, proactive and passionate about working with children. This role will be based in a year 5 class, to start as soon as possible.
Level 2 Teaching Assistant responsibilities:
1. To support the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum, preparing resources and setting up activities.
2. To support children in their learning, enabling them to reach their potential
3. To carry out group work and interventions directed by the class teacher
4. To provide extra support and differentiation for children with additional needs
5. To support the teacher with classroom management, following behaviour policies and promoting a positive learning environment
6. To communicate effectively with teachers, pupils and parents, developing strong professional relationships
Teaching Assistant requirements:
7. Experience supporting primary aged pupils
8. Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
9. A patient, flexible, and proactive approach
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
11. A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
12. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
13. Regular and varied supply work
14. Competitive rates of pay
15. Potential long-term teaching roles
16. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
17. A network of branches across the UK
18. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
19. Recommend-a-friend scheme
20. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.
Please New Directions Education Ltd, Manchester branch, for more information on this job vacancy, on 0161 636 9450 or click Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.