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Location

Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

We are seeking a friendly, professional Teaching Assistant to provide support on a full-time basis within one of our partner Secondary schools based in Reading.

This role is a great opportunity for a graduate, former teaching assistant, care or youth worker looking for more responsibility and experience in supporting students. Any cover supervisors or graduates with any relevant or related work experience are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will be a calm, reliable individual who can work 1:1 with students. Some of these students may present with challenging behaviour or SEN.

To be considered for the position of teaching assistant with Teaching Personnel, you will:

• Be passionate about teaching and supporting children
• Be patient, caring and engaging
• Be enthusiastic about education
• Be supportive and helpful
• Hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

Duties will include:

• Providing 1-2-1 and small group support
• Developing the character of the young people
• Boosting self-confidence and self-esteem
• Being a positive role model for students
• Supporting inside and outside the classroom
• Safeguarding pupils and protecting their well-being

Details of the role:

• Full time role Monday-Friday
• Working with students aged 11-16 years
• Competitive salary from £11.85 per hour
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• FREE CPD training

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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Salary

£77 - £90 per day