Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £77.5 to £80 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2024 |
| Location: | Thetford, East Anglia, IP25 7LF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Step Teachers Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP173509CT3103-A427618-24052024 |
Summary
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Thetford
Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Duration: Next Half-Term
Start Date: June 2024
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic Year 3 class in Thetford. This temporary position, covering three days a week, is perfect for someone passionate about supporting young learners and contributing to their academic and personal development.
Key Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:
- Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management.
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, ensuring they stay engaged and on task.
- Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Support students with varying abilities and learning needs, including those with special educational needs.
- Assist with marking and assessing student work under the guidance of the class teacher.
- Supervise students during breaks and other non-instructional times as needed.
Requirements of a Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant is essential and can be referenced.
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their educational journey.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- An understanding of child development and educational practices.
- A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) is desirable but not essential.
Why Step Teachers?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and are proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer and eligibility to work in the UK.
Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. High street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional wellbeing services as standard with our pay portal.
Recommend a friend and both you and the person you recommend receive £100 each in Amazon vouchers and a chance to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!