Job Description: We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Primary School Teacher Assistants for long-term bookings to join our team. As a Primary School Teacher Assistant with long-term bookings, you will play a crucial role in supporting the teaching and learning process, providing continuity of support for students over an extended period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum, providing support to individual students and small groups as directed.
- Provide one-to-one support to students with special educational needs or additional learning needs, adapting teaching methods and resources to meet their individual needs and promote their engagement and progress.
- Support the class teacher with classroom management and behavior management strategies, helping to maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued, respected, and supported.
- Assist with the preparation and organization of classroom materials, resources, and activities, and contribute to the creation of a stimulating and interactive learning environment.
- Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, and communicate regularly and effectively with them to provide feedback on student progress, share concerns or issues, and celebrate achievements and successes.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including record-keeping, assessment, and reporting, and ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with colleagues and school leaders to contribute to the wider life of the school, including participating in staff meetings, professional development activities, and school events.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children in an educational setting, preferably as a teaching assistant or classroom support worker.
- Passion for working with children and supporting their learning and development, and a commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and take direction from the class teacher while also using initiative and demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
- Patience, empathy, and a caring nature, with the ability to respond sensitively to the individual needs and circumstances of students.
- Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and training to enhance your skills and knowledge in supporting students' learning and development.
Benefits:
- Competitive daily/hourly rate of pay
- Long-term bookings providing stability and continuity in your role
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Variety of experiences across different schools and settings
If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking for long-term bookings as a Primary School Teacher Assistant, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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