Teaching Assistant

East Midlands/ contract / £95 - 105 per day

Are you a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils within Key Stage 2 / KS2?

Do you have strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to support children who display challenging behaviours?

Are you passionate about helping Year 6 pupils develop their confidence, stay engaged in learning and achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Primary School based in Ilkeston, DE7, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant. The school is seeking a confident and enthusiastic individual who can provide consistent classroom support, manage challenging behaviours effectively and help create a positive learning environment for pupils.

The school is looking to take on a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis from ASAP until July 2027, working within a Year 6 classroom. The successful Teaching Assistant will provide general classroom support, assist with learning activities, implement positive behaviour management strategies and work closely with the class teacher to support pupil progress and engagement.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (essential)

  • Experience supporting children within Key Stage 2 / KS2, ideally Year 6

  • Experience working with pupils who display challenging behaviours

  • Strong knowledge of positive behaviour management strategies

  • Confidence supporting whole-class learning, small groups and individual pupils

  • A patient, resilient and adaptable approach with excellent communication skills

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.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 01158241888

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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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