Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Gravesend
Start Date: Flexible Start Date
Salary: £100 - £120 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils across different primary school year groups?

Do you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities / SEND, both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups?

Are you a patient, positive and understanding individual who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a reputable mainstream Primary School based in Gravesend, who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant. The school promotes a positive and inclusive learning environment, with patience, positivity and understanding at the heart of their approach to supporting pupils.

The school is looking to take on an experienced Teaching Assistant on a temporary, full-time basis, with flexibility around the start date. The successful Teaching Assistant will be supporting pupils across Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS, Key Stage 1 / KS1 and Key Stage 2 / KS2, providing both 1:1 support and small group interventions, including supporting children with SEND to access learning and develop their confidence and independence.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification / Level 2 or Level 3 (desirable but not essential)
• Previous experience working within a mainstream primary school setting
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities / SEND
• Experience delivering 1:1 pupil support and working with small groups across different year groups
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs
• A patient, positive and understanding approach, with a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development

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 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

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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