Job Description

Do you have a natural flare for supporting children within Primary Education?

Could you be a successful Primary Teaching Assistant?

Primary school's across Chesterfield and surrounding areas are searching for ambitious and dedicated primary teaching assistant's to support children with their learning and to ensure a positive and happy environment for them to thrive in.

The clients that Academics support as an education agency, boast lovely rural settings with great outdoor space for education and training. The staff all work to a team ethos and they work to help build and support each other.

What would working as a Primary Teaching Assistant in Chesterfield entail?

• Working hours of 8.15am to 3.45pm
• Supporting children on both a 1:1 and group basis
• Implementing creative ideas to bring children on course
• Having knowledge of the EYFS, KS1 or KS2 curriculum
• Adhering to the school safeguarding policy and ensuring the safety of all pupils in your care
• Adhering to the school behaviour policy
• Completing and encouraging education and training
• Working in a variety of schools in the Chesterfield area
• Rate of pay between 92.56 to 100.00 per day (Inclusive of holiday pay and dependent upon experience and qualifications).

What do you need to become a Primary Teaching Assistant with Academics?

• Experience supporting children within a primary classroom setting ideally 6 months or more
• A Level 2 or 3 Qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Desireable)
• An enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to process a new one
• A 'can do' attitude
• A personable and nurturing approach
• Willingness to partake in relevant education and training
• The ability to commute across the area of Chesterfield

Fiona is a current staff member working for Academics and this is what she has had to say on her experience with us so far:

"Academics is a fantastic agency to work for. I signed up and registered Sept 2022 and have had regular work (as much as I want) since week 1.
They can't do enough to help you when you call for support. All staff are really friendly and work to your specific requirements. If you're thinking of joining an agency, academics needs to be considered!"

To take the next step in becoming a Primary Teaching Assistant across Chesterfield and surrounding areas please call our Academics, Doncaster branch or apply today.