The Agency
Hays is one of the market-leading agencies in the Education sector in Cheltenham and is currently actively recruiting for General Teaching Assistant jobs 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:
1. Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or equivalent (at least 40 days in the last 5 years)
2. Ability to guide and support children (ages of 5-11)
3. Ability to communicate clearly and articulately
4. Inq...