Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the teaching and learning process, and in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued, respected, and supported to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs and abilities of students, and promote their academic, social, and emotional development.
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students who require additional assistance with their learning, and help them to overcome barriers to learning and make progress towards their learning goals.
- Assist with the preparation and organization of classroom materials, resources, and activities, and contribute to the creation of a stimulating and interactive learning environment.
- Support students with their personal and social development, and promote positive behavior and attitudes towards learning, through the implementation of effective behavior management strategies and the modeling of positive behaviors.
- 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.
- Participate in professional development opportunities and training to enhance your skills and knowledge, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the school and its programs.
Requirements:
- Relevant 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 salary
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Access to a range of resources and facilities to support teaching and learning
If you are passionate about working with children and supporting their learning and development, and are committed to making a positive difference in their lives, 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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