Learning Support Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start in Newport!
Location: Newport
Pay: From £89.38 per day
Start Date: ASAP after Easter Half-Term

Are you passionate about supporting young learners? Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and contribute to their educational journey? If so, we want to hear from you!

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Primary School in Newport. This role is ideal for those with previous experience working with children, whether in schools, sports coaching, babysitting, playschemes, or other child-focused roles. We value all experience and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds!

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Supporting Classroom Learning: Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons, providing 1:1 and group support to pupils.
2. Building Strong Relationships: Foster positive relationships with teachers, pupils, and parents to support the child's development and learning.
3. Ensuring Student Well-Being: Safeguard the health and safety of the students in your care, while providing a nurturing learning environment.
4. Making a Difference: Your input will help enhance children's access to education both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Help students with learning activities, ensuring all pupils can access the curriculum.
2. Collaborate closely with the teacher to plan and deliver engaging lessons.
3. Supervise and support group work, activities, and playtimes.
4. Create and maintain positive relationships with students and their families.
5. Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For:

1. Experience with Children: Whether in a school, sports, nursery, or other child-focused role, your experience counts!
2. Strong Communication Skills: You'll be working closely with teachers, children, and parents.
3. Empathy and Patience: A caring and empathetic approach to helping children succeed.
4. Passion for Education: A genuine enthusiasm for working with young learners and making an impact on their educational journey.

Why Join Us?

1. Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced educators and a supportive team.
2. Opportunity to Grow: Develop your skills in a school setting, with opportunities for career progression.
3. Competitive Pay: Starting from £89.38 per day, with potential for further benefits.

Interested? Apply now by submitting your CV and get contacted within 24-48 hours for an initial phone interview! Take the first step towards an exciting new role where you can truly make a difference.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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