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Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching

Weston-super-Mare

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a thriving primary school in Weston-super-Mare. This role offers a chance to work closely with teachers, helping to prepare materials and engage with students in a meaningful way. The school prides itself on its supportive environment and commitment to staff development, providing ongoing training opportunities. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students' lives, this is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant team in a school that values growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses
In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 months experience in childcare or education required.
  • Must hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

  • Assist teachers in preparing materials and setting up classrooms.
  • Work with individual students and small groups.

Skills

Childcare experience
Safeguarding training
Classroom management

Education

Up to date Safeguarding training
DBS certificate

Job description

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Teaching Assistant for an Ofsted "Good" Primary school in Weston-super-Mare.

The school is a popular two-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.

The position is open to both qualified and experienced teaching assistants. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

  • Location - Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
  • Position - Teaching Assistant
  • Type of work - Help teachers prepare materials, set up classrooms ready for lessons, work with individual students and small groups, lead classes and activities with help from the teacher.
  • Contract or position start date - ASAP
  • Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
  • Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
  • Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
  • Full time/part time - Full time & Part time
  • Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £105 per day
  • Hours - 8:30 am - 4 pm: Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3 months experience in childcare or education.

  • Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
  • Provide two professional child-related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

  • Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
  • In-house Training and Development Team
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