Job Description
Teaching Assistant
Toxteth
Full Time
Immediate Start
£450-£500 Weekly Pay (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)
We are looking for a Enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Primary School in Toxteth. As a Teaching Assistant you will support access to learning for pupils and supporting the teacher with managing pupils and the classroom. If you are looking for a new career move then this could be for you.
Person Specification;
1. GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grace C) in English and Maths.
2. First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
3. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
4. Experience working in a school environment or other educational settings
5. Experience planning and delivering learning activities.
6. Enjoy of working with children
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
7. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
8. Use ICT skills to advance pupils learning
9. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
10. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
11. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills
12. Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
13. Active listening skills
Benefits of working with New Directions:
14. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
15. Regular and varied supply work
16. Competitive rates of pay
17. Potential long-term roles
18. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
19. A network of branches across the UK
20. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
21. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
22. Recommend-a-friend scheme
23. 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.