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Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 85.5 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Lichfield

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive school in the Tamworth area for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

 This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing within a nurturing educational environment. The school is looking for a committed and reliable individual who can provide consistency and positive support to pupils throughout the school day.

 The ideal candidate will be available full-time; however, part-time applicants may also be considered for the right person.

 The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils and teaching staff to support learning both inside and outside of the classroom environment. A key part of the role will involve working with children on a 1:1 basis, helping them to engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their individual targets.

 Responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings
Assisting children inside and outside of the classroom learning environment
Supporting a key child during lunch breaks and less structured parts of the day
Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Helping to create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to meet pupils’ needsThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience working with children, ideally within a school or SEN setting
Experience supporting children with behavioural or additional learning needs
The ability to manage and de-escalate behaviour effectively
A positive, proactive and can-do attitude
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to work well as part of a team while also using their own initiative to work independently
Commitment, consistency and reliability — essential qualities for this role
A genuine passion for supporting children and creating a positive learning environmentQualifications Required Applicants must hold a relevant qualification, such as:

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
CACHE qualification
Childcare or Education-related qualification
Or equivalent relevant experience and certificationWhy Apply?
Immediate start available
Supportive and welcoming school environment
Opportunity to make a real impact on pupils’ development and education
Ongoing support from Smile Education throughout your placement
Flexible consideration for part-time applicantsIf you are a caring and committed Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in the Tamworth area, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications

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