General Support Teaching Assistant

Do you have previous experience in a classroom or childcare setting?

Can you build good relationships and break down barriers with young people?

Do you want your pupils learning to be on target despite the challenges they face?

If so, then this TA role could be for you!

We are looking for teaching assistants to work in a school in a day-to-day and long-term position in Darwen for KS 1 and KS 2 Classes. Ideally, we would require the candidate to have classroom experience and must be flexible with the work hours.

Benefits

• £11.68 - £13 per hour
• Continuous career development opportunities
• Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process
• Free accredited training, both online and on-site
• Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
• local parking.
• Public Transport nearby.
• Support from an exciting network of Primary Schools.
• Access to free CPD.
• Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary Education.
• CV and application support.
• Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of £300 love 3 shop vouchers.

Requirements

• Possession of an Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to acquire a new one.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (please note that sponsorship is unavailable for this role).
• Preferred previous experience in educational settings, particularly schools.
• Provision of two recent professional references, a vital requirement for consideration.
• Experience working with young people
• Class management skills
• Comfortable managing challenging behaviour
• Able to engage with and motivate children

Responsibilities

• Ensuring pupils stay on task by managing disruptive behaviour
• Providing support to children on a 1 to 1 basis or in a group setting
• Safeguarding children
• Assisting the teacher in planning engaging lessons for the class in line with school policies
• Liaising with the class teacher and other support staff to provide the best support

If this sounds like something that would interest you please don't hesitate to contact us by emailing your CV @ or to discuss opportunities please contact our Randstad Preston Education Branch on and ask for Louise.