Teaching Assistant
Nottingham
£- £ per week
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Pay rates shown are dependant on qualifications and recent experience.
About the role
Connex Education is in partnership with a vibrant Primary School within the Nottingham area to recruit a Teaching Assistant to provide support on a 1:1 basis starting in September.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a young child with a history of trauma in the classroom setting. The ideal candidate will have a patient and nurturing demeanor, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of the emotional, social, and developmental needs of children who have experienced significant adversity. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life by providing educational and emotional support tailored to their specific needs. You will provide individualized support for the child in the classroom and during activities, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment, assisting in managing emotional regulation, offering comfort and stability when the child exhibits signs of distress, anxiety, or trauma-related responses.
At Connex Education we value the role Teaching Assistants have in Children’s improvement in school and confidence outside the classroom to reach their full potential.
Assignment Details
Our fantastic Supply Teaching Assistant roles are due to start ASAP, apply now to be put forward! For the right candidate, many of our placements have the potential to extend to cover the term or the rest of the academic year, with the opportunity to go permanent.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
1. Competitive daily rate
2. PAYE paid weekly
3. Free access to our Teaching Assistant Toolkit skills development package comprising over 24 courses
4. Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL
5. Career progression via our TA to Tutor conversion course
6. Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
7. Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities
Person Specification
8. Experience working in an educational environment with children aged between 4 and 11 years.
9. Be willing to support on a 1:1 basis or work in small groups with children
10. Have behaviour management skills and experience with trauma
11. Knowledge of Phonics and Read, Write Inc
12. Be organised and reliable
13. Have a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to process a new one
14. Willing to go the extra mile!