Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant / HLTA
Location: Caerphilly
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £85 - £95 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant / HLTA looking for your next opportunity in a supportive secondary school?

Do you have experience managing challenging behaviour and providing emotional support to pupils with additional learning needs?

Are you patient, resilient and adaptable, with the ability to build positive relationships and help young people overcome barriers to learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school in Caerphilly that is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school is focused on ensuring pupils receive the emotional, social and academic support they need to develop their confidence, manage their behaviour and achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant / HLTA on a long-term temporary basis with an immediate start. The successful Teaching Assistant / HLTA will work closely with teaching and support staff to provide emotional and behavioural support, manage challenging situations and encourage positive engagement with learning, both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

The successful Teaching Assistant / HLTA will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant or HLTA qualification is desirable
• Previous experience working with young people in a secondary school or educational setting
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively alongside teaching and support staff
• A patient, resilient and caring approach with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant / HLTA position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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