Experienced working with children either in paid or voluntary employment?
Interested in a career supporting children within the classroom?
Are you wanting to lap up new challenges, opportunities and develop new skills?
We are currently looking for motivated, calm and caring individuals interested in working as a teaching assistant for our schools in and around Hitchin. Working as a TA could be the start of an exciting and rewarding new career! And if you already have experience as a teaching assistant, great! With the large variety of roles we have available we can certainly find you exactly what you're looking for out of a new TA role.
If this sounds like you and you are looking to work in Hitchin or the surrounding area, then apply today!
Benefits:
- Dedicated consultants with an enthusiastic and encouraging approach
- Free parking and excellent public transport links
- Competitive rates of pay
- A 'refer a friend' scheme - chance to earn £300
- CPD opportunity
Responsibilities:
- Help the teacher with preparation and planning of activities and lessons
- Ensuring the classroom is a safe learning environment for the children
- Provide professional, approachable and helpful assistance to the teacher
- Guide children with different learning styles to ensure each individual is getting the full benefit from the lesson
- Reporting any issues, in line with school policy and procedure
- Communicating effectively with children, staff, parents and carers where necessary
Requirements:
- 3 months experience working with children
- Being able to build rapport with students and staff
- Being patient and kind with an approachable personality
- Experience working in a Secondary or Primary School environment (desirable)
- Be committed to working in a team
- Possess the motivation to achieve and add value to the school
- Willing and able to support children with different ability levels, including SEN
- DBS check (or the willingness to undertake one)
If you feel a TA role is for you, apply online today! If you have any questions, please call me on 0161 200 1930 (ask to speak to Max) or send an email to: max.proudlove@randstad.co.uk.
You will need to satisfy referencing and eligibility to work criteria as well as evidencing a DBS on the update service (we can support you with this).