Are you a dedicated and passionate individual with a love for education? We are seeking qualified Teaching Assistants to join our team here at ABC! 

Working for  ABC you will have the flexibility of working on days that suit you best! You will be working across the whole of Primary from Nursery - Year 6. 

Job Description:

As a qualified Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting teachers in delivering high-quality education to students in local Primary Schools. You will work closely with classroom teachers to support individual and group learning activities, provide pastoral care, and create a nurturing environment conducive to academic and personal growth.

In this role, you could be working on a range of assignments from day to day roles, short-term and long-term assignaments. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting teachers in planning and preparing engaging learning activities tailored to students' needs and abilities.
• Supporting students with their learning, providing one-to-one or small group assistance as directed by the teacher.
• Promoting positive behavior management techniques to ensure a safe and respectful classroom environment.
• Providing pastoral support to students, including listening, advising, and offering encouragement and support.
• Collaborating with colleagues and parents to support students' holistic development and academic progress.
• Maintaining accurate records of student progress and contributing to assessment and reporting processes.

Requirements:

• Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning).
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Understanding of child development and the ability to support students with a range of abilities and needs.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children and supporting their educational and emotional well-being.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and take direction from classroom teachers.

Pay  

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are QTS status and experience we are able to obtain references for in a Primary School Setting.

About ABC Teachers   
ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. 

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. 

What ABC Teachers offer 
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive: 

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. 
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

 
How to apply 
If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our Primary team on (phone number removed). 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.

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