Teaching Assistant in Strood

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Strood, Kent
Start Date: ASAP (Flexible Start Date)
Salary: £105-£110 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities / SEND?

Do you have experience providing 1:1 support to pupils with complex learning needs within a mainstream primary school?

Are you patient, approachable and confident in managing challenging behaviour whilst helping children achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream primary school based in Strood, Kent, who are looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant. The school supports children with a wide range of academic abilities and additional learning needs, providing an inclusive and supportive environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and academic progress.

The school is looking to take on a caring and adaptable Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis, with a flexible start date and an immediate start available for the right candidate. The successful Teaching Assistant will be responsible for providing 1:1 SEND support to pupils with complex learning needs, adapting activities to meet individual abilities, supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management, and working closely with class teachers and the wider SEND team to ensure pupils can access learning effectively.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, such as Level 2 or Level 3, is desirable

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities / SEND within a mainstream primary school

• Experience providing 1:1 support to pupils with complex learning needs and additional educational requirements

• An understanding of positive behaviour management strategies and the ability to support pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties

• The ability to adapt learning activities and follow individual support plans to meet the needs of each pupil

• A patient, nurturing and approachable attitude, with strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting inclusive education

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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