Secondary School Ta Teaching Assistant - Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant, Powys, United Kingdom - The Educate Group

Description

Are you already an experienced Teaching Assistant or would like the opportunity to start a career within Education?
Would you like to have a real impact on pupil's lives?
We are a passionate team of teachers who want to help 'you' find the right role.

We are currently looking for teaching assistants with the natural ability to support students to get the very best from their education.

We are looking for that 'special someone' who can be flexible and work with a range of pupils throughout the day, either on a 1-1 to basis or with small groups.

Breaking down activities and finding creative ways to promote and encourage pupils to get involved in classroom activities and tasks.

We pride ourselves on recruiting high quality staff for schools, providing sector leading teacher training pathways and creating bespoke alternative provision packages for young people.

As an LSA, your role will involve providing 1:1 and small group support for young people to get the most out of their education.

You will be expected to support and assist the Teacher in the promoting of positive behaviour and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own actions.

No relevant qualifications apart from GCSE passes (or equivalent) in both maths and English. However, a relevant NVQ/CACHE/BTEC, Higher Level Teaching Assistant or undergraduate degree would be beneficial.

What skills or qualities do I need?

You will have an interest in teaching and supporting children, an abundance of patience and strong interpersonal skills.

No experience is necessary; however, it would be beneficial if you have referable child based experience through anyone of the following:

Cubs, Brownies, Girl Guides etc.
Teaching Assistant, HLTA, Mentor, Tutor
Volunteering as part of university study
Youth and/or community work
Pupil Referral Units (PRU's)
Children Care Homes
ALN/SEND Schools
Independent Living Departments
A clear and Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and registration with the EWC (Education Workforce Council). Free Teaching Assistant training from our own experienced team of staff
Mentoring and support from our own team of dedicated Teachers and Senior Leaders
Choice of day to day, short/long-term and permanent opportunities
Discounted PGCE/SCITT opportunities
Free social events as a way of saying 'Thank You'

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or be eligible to apply for a relevant work visa.

07% statutory holiday pay.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)