Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently looking for Teaching Assistants to work in the Penzance – Camborne area.

We currently have schools in the Penzance to Camborne area who are looking for additional support staff who are available to help within schools. The ideal candidate will have experience in an educational environment though schools are willing to consider candidates with other relevant experience. You may be required to work with children with SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to help enhance learning. You will be responsible helping the class teacher ensure that the students day runs smoothly and that the students receive the best education possible.

Good communication skills are important in this role as you will need to understand how to communicate effectively with the students you are working with and help to keep them engaged.  You will also need to communicate with the class teacher on the students’ progress and plan for any additional support with work they may need. You may be required to print additional work sheets for the students.

 Previous experience with SEN would be beneficial. We also required you to have a full, clean drivers’ licence and access to your own vehicle. You will need to be aware of Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning and Equal Opportunities policies. You will also need a Child Workforce DBS which can be completed during the recruitment process.

What we can offer you:

Enthusiastic team to help you through your application process.
Continuous opportunities to build your career.
FREE safeguarding and prevent training.
CPD training at discounted rate.
Online diary.
Pay is weekly and competitive through PAYE.
If this role isn’t suitable for you but you are interested in working in schools and have relevant experience and qualifications, please get in touch.  We also have a range of other roles around Cornwall.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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