Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Rugeley - Start Date: As soon as possible.

We are currently seeking motivated and adaptable Teaching Assistant's to work within a variety of welcoming primary schools across Rugeley with immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity to join supportive school environments on a temporary supply basis through a well-established education agency.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils across different year groups, helping to create a positive and engaging learning experience for all children. We are looking for individuals who are patient, proactive and passionate about supporting young learners both socially and academically.

The role includes:

• Providing support to children & staff on a daily basis across the whole school.
• To collaborate and work alongside the class teacher; occasionally covering some classes when necessary.
• Supporting those children in the classroom whom may require more individualised support; liaising with the teacher to create a tailored plan in which how you will support the pupil.
• Comfortable communicating with staff, parents and external professionals in a professional manner at all times.
• Comfortable in providing SEND support as required for individual pupils, including those with an EHCP.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can support a whole class across a range of Key Stages.
• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent).
• Confidently able to implement learning activities, adapt resources and provide valuable support to every child during lesson time.
• Happy and confident to lead classes when needed, this will be delivering pre-planned work.
• Monitor progress; liaising with teachers, parents, SENDCo and external agencies.
• May be required to run small group interventions such as guided reading, phonics etc.
• Responsibilities may also include providing 1:1 support where needed.
• Able to foster and maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Available to start ASAP.
• Fully registered to work for Academics.
• Holds or willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• Willing to commute to Rugeley and surrounding areas daily.

Pay 93 - 100 a day, holiday pay is included in the day rate.

If you are a Teaching Assistant looking for supply opportunities across a range of primary schools in Rugeley and surrounding areas, click the APPLY NOW button below to send us your most recent CV for prompt consideration.

Academics is committed to safe recruitment practices, as well as safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. All applicants are expected to uphold this commitment. Placements are subject to safeguarding and child protection checks in accordance with DfE policies, including verification of the right to work, employment references, and an enhanced DBS check.