Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £120 - £150 per day
Are you passionate about practical learning and making a real difference to young people's lives?
Do you have practical skills in joinery, carpentry, brickwork, plastering, motor vehicle studies or another vocational area?
Are you confident building positive relationships with young people who may have previously struggled to engage with education?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Stoke-on-Trent supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The school provides a calm, supportive and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, develop practical skills and experience success through meaningful learning.
The school is looking to appoint a Vocational Teacher on a full-time basis with an ASAP start. The role is open to qualified teachers, unqualified teachers and experienced HLTAs with relevant practical skills, with the successful candidate delivering engaging vocational learning and supporting pupils' personal development and wellbeing.
The successful Vocational Teacher will have:
Practical skills or experience in one or more vocational areas, including joinery, carpentry, brickwork, plastering or motor vehicle studies
Experience working with children or young people, particularly those who have struggled to engage with education
The ability to deliver practical, hands-on and accessible learning
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Resilience and the ability to maintain a calm and supportive approach within an SEMH setting
A positive, adaptable and ambitious approach to supporting young people
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 Vocational Teacher position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 01212003224
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.
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