Teaching Personnel
Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Accrington, Lancashire
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Contract: Temporary (with the opportunity to go permanent)
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to gain valuable school-based experience, with the potential to secure a permanent position.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. Your role will involve both classroom support and working on a one-to-one or small group basis to help students reach their full potential.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting students with their learning across a range of subjects
- Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and delivery
- Providing targeted support to pupils with varying abilities
- Promoting positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
- Supporting students with additional needs where required
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Has experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school setting
- Is patient, resilient and passionate about supporting education
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Is able to build positive relationships with students and staff
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive weekly pay
- Support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Access to a wide network of schools across Lancashire
- Opportunity for the role to become permanent
How to Apply
If you are a committed Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in Accrington, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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