Teaching Assistant

Job Title Teaching Assistant

Pay Rate £90.40 - £94.29

Location Burton-on-Trent

Hours 8.30am – 3.30pm

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work in Burton-on-Trent.

Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant

• Term time only
• Weekly pay
• Free CPD training
• Holiday pay
• Own dedicated consultant to ensure you are happy with your work

Job Requirements of this Teaching Assistant job in Burton-on-Trent

• We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a  team at an Ofsted rated Good school. The ideal candidate should have:
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with a variety of Special Educational Needs (SEN) aged 2 to 18.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
• Adaptability and resilience to meet the diverse needs of students and respond to changing situations.

Qualifications or Certificates:

• A minimum of a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent is required.
• Additional certifications in SEN support, safeguarding, or behaviour management are highly desirable.

Experience:

• Previous experience working with children and young people with SEN across a wide age range (2 to 18 years) is preferred.
• Experience implementing individualised support plans and adapting teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners is advantageous.
• Familiarity with working within a school environment and supporting classroom activities is beneficial.

Brief Overview of the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant in the school, you will provide essential support to students aged 2 to 18 with a variety of SEN needs. This role involves working closely with teachers to deliver tailored learning activities, promoting independence and inclusion within the classroom. Opportunity to engage with students across different age groups and abilities. Join a supportive and inclusive school community committed to providing the best possible education for all the students.

About Smart Education

Smart Education are a specialist Education and Early Years agency, we recruit for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurse and Tutors.

SMART EDUCATION is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity to children.