• Are you an experienced learning support assistant or have experience supporting children?
• Do you wish to help children and young people learn and develop?

If ‘yes’, the Educate Group would love to hear from you. We are a passionate team of educators who want to help ‘you’ find that particular role.

We are looking for a learning support assistant who can support struggling pupils in mainstream 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 basis or with small groups.

An understanding, patient and empathetic person is needed to support students who struggle in mainstream lessons - breaking down activities and finding creative ways to promote and encourage pupils to get involved in classroom activities and tasks.

Working in education can be challenging, inspiring and, above all, very rewarding. You’ll be joining a company that will support you throughout your journey in education, giving you the relevant training to develop yourself as a learning support assistant.

Benefits of joining the Educate Group:

• Run by a leading team of experienced Teachers, Senior Leaders and Support Staff with over 85+ years of combined education experience.
• Committed to providing employment, free coaching, training and support to our team of staff.
• Work as often and flexibly as you like to achieve a work-life balance
• Build relevant classroom-based experience with reputable schools across the area
• Opportunity to apply for your initial teacher training with Educate ITT and one of their link schools.
• Opportunities to move into a permanent position - should one become available.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

• Support the teacher in preparing classroom materials.
• Assist individual students and manage student behaviour.
• Assess progress and provide feedback.
• Create a positive learning environment, providing support during activities.
• Help with administrative tasks.
• Follow school policies and procedures.

 Requirements of a Teaching Assistant:

• No qualifications are required, although good standards of literacy and numeracy are needed.
• Experience working with children or young people would be beneficial. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage behaviour effectively.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Registrations required to be a Teaching Assistant:

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, but if you do not have one, you can apply for a new one through Educate.
• You must register with the EWC (Education Workforce Council) to work in Wales.

Notes:

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we cannot offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
• We are a member of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation).
• The Educate Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
• As a matter of courtesy, the Educate Group aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.
• A higher rate is achievable for candidates with a proven track record of high attainment within the required job role or subject area.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

If you want to know more about the Educate Group and the current opportunities, don't hesitate to contact one of our team on (phone number removed).