Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Pontypool

Immediate Start

£85 - £95 Per day

Do you have experience in developing children with additional needs?

Do you have the ability to remain clam under pressure?

Are you able to adapt to new situations and use your initiative?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a large primary school located in the heart of Pontypool. The school is a positive, happy and fun-filled place where everyone works together to get the best for their children. It recognises that children have different learning styles and they aim to cater for all learning styles during every lesson so that they engage all of their learners. They believe that children learn best in a relaxed yet focused environment, where they are confident to give things a go.

The primary school are looking for a hands on Teaching Assistant who’s passionate about enhancing children’s learning and works collaboratively with other staff members. The role will involve working 1:1 with a child that has ALN working alongside them ensuring they feel supported in their learning, celebrating small wins. The successful candidate will be working full time, 5 days a week and will need to be flexible starting work at 08:30am and finishing at 15:30pm.

The successful Teaching Assistant / TA will have:

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant / TA qualification OR 6 month experience in an educational establishment
• Ability to use your initiative to respond to situations
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Excellent verbal communication skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available around the clock to help you with the easy onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *T&Cs apply*
• 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 / TA position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. 

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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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.