Teaching Assistant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Proactive Selection

Proactive Selection

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a number of experienced TAs to work 1 to 2 hours a day after school hours, Saturdays and during the Christmas and Easter holidays as well as during the mid term breaks.

If you are caring or parenting for a child or children of school age, you will be able to bring them with you, provided they sit quietly, separate from the group, and do their homework.

Responsibilities:

Getting the classroom ready for lessons
Listening to children read, reading to them or telling them stories
Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
Helping to plan learning activities and complete records
Supporting in managing behaviour
Supervising activities
Looking after children who are upset or have had accidents
Clearing away materials and equipment after lessons
Taking part in training
Carrying out administrative tasks
Support pupils with particular individual needs
Work onetoone, while others work in small groups

Required:

Experienced and specially-trained teaching assistants can be expected to supervise a class for a teacher who is off sick or undertaking training.

While every class must be allocated a qualified teacher, higher level teaching assistants (HLTAs) would be expected occasionally to lead a lesson.

Clear and consistent vision and values
Ability to engage, motivate and empower others
Positive attitudes to continuous improvement and change
Leading by example
Clear and consistent communication skills

Desirable:

Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Level 3 Certificate Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
Particular specialisms, including literacy, numeracy, special educational needs (SEN)
Bilingual or trilingual TA's would be very welcome provided they are fluent in English and prepared to work with children whose first language is not English.
Higher level teaching assistants (HLTAs)

Pay & Reward

If you are supporting children, you will be able to bring them to the sessions provided they sit separately in the room and do their work quietly
The rate is between £11:00 and £15:00 per hour, depending on skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications.

Working hours:Afternoons, Mon

Fri, during term time, from 16:00 17:00

Saturdays between 10:00 - 12:00 (two sessions)
Term Breaks
Christmas & Easter holidays

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£10.50-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits: