Teaching Assistant

What the role entails

• Following instructions and guidance given by the class teacher.
• Ensuring children s safety in and out of the classroom.
• Promoting good behaviour/managing challenging behaviour
• Supervising children during playtime and lunchtime.
• Preparation of classroom materials cutting, sticking, photocopying, laminating etc.
• Observing and feeding back to the class teacher about the children s learning.
• Effectively managing off-task behaviours.

What we look for in you

• Experience working within children, or adults in a caring capacity.
• Transferrable skills such as teamwork, initiative, flexibility, adaptability, remaining calm under pressure, caring and helpful.
• Friendly, positive and pro-active attitude
• Experience working with students with challenging behaviour
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (we can assist you in applying for this)

What to expect from us

• Excellent rates of pay
• Opportunity to gain a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Work that you want we listen to your needs
• Recommend a Friend Scheme earn up to £500 per referral
• A designated Account Manager who has strong working relationships with schools in your area
• Opportunity for permanent positions
• Support and advice from our professional mentors including lesson observations

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As members of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) and Umbrella body to the DBS, (Disclosure & Barring Service) Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.

All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place.

Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one.

If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you haven t heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Important Notice In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa.

Excell Supply are unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.