The AgencyHays is one of the market-leading agencies in the Education sector in Cheltenham and is currently actively recruiting for 1:1 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 amitment to getting the right candidate in the right schools, with a number of jobs being registered every week.As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a pupil, providing personalised support in a 1:1 setting. Your days will be filled with purpose as you assist the student with their learning journey.What you will be doing/ your responsibilities:
1. Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
2. Providing 1:1 care to a child
3. Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
4. Recording and reporting the child’s progress to the Teacher
5. Helping the child stay focused during class hours
6. Helping Teachers manage student behaviour
7. Helping Teachers improving the child’s core skills, for example reading, writing
8. Looking after and managing the child if unwell or upset
9. Providing a healthy, engaging and safe learning environment
What you’ll need to succeed, skills andpetencies:
10. Ability to guide and support children with SEN (ages of 5-11)
11. Ability tomunicate clearly and articulately
12. Inquisitive towards children, good relationship building
13. Ability to create an encouraging and appropriate learning environment for children with SEN
14. Empathetic, understanding, encouraging and sensitivity towards children and their needs
15. Ability to carry out tasks involving aputer or hand-device
16. Resilient, ability to respond calmly and constructively when under stress
17. Adaptable and flexible work attitude
18. Ability to learn and use a range of strategies to deal with classroom and individual behaviour
Essential:Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or equivalent (at least 40 days in the last 5 years)Desired but not essential qualifications:
19. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
20. Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or similar
21. Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or similar
22. 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:
23. A day rate of up to £90 per day in addition to holiday pay
24. Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
25. 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
26. A dedicated Hays consultant
Location: Cheltenham (on-site)Contract type: Full-time or part-time, flexible daily availability depending on your needsIf 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. #4559383 - Luca Mandzsu