Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Heywood
Company: Prospero Teaching

Overview:
Prospero Teaching is recruiting a motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant to support a primary school in Heywood. The role involves assisting with classroom activities, covering classes in teacher absence, and leading interventions to support student learning and progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Classroom Support: Assist with lessons, ensuring students stay engaged and focused.
• Cover Classes: Manage the classroom in the absence of the teacher, maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Lead Interventions: Run small and large group interventions, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
• Behaviour Management: Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour and a safe learning environment.
• Support Individual Needs: Provide additional help to students, including those with SEN.
• Communication: Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff regarding student progress.
• Safeguarding: Ensure the well-being of all students by following safeguarding procedures.

Contract Details:

• Position: Teaching Assistant
• Contract Type: Long-term (Ongoing)
• Start Date: November 2024
• Full-Time: Yes, 08:20 AM - 3:45 PM
• Rate of Pay: £90+ per day

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualifications: Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience: At least 12 weeks of experience working in a UK school setting.
• Training: Up-to-date safeguarding training (desirable, but training will be provided).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
• Two professional references from educational settings

Benefits:

• Free CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Ongoing support from a Training and Development Team.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To Apply:

• Click 'Apply Now' or
• Email your CV to Ebony Neville at

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