Teaching Assistant – Reception
Location: Weymouth
Start Date: After October Half Term
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
Teaching Assistant – Reception – Weymouth
Are you a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Weymouth?
A lovely school in the Weymouth area is looking for a General Classroom Teaching Assistant to join their team from after October half term. The successful candidate will be based primarily within Reception, supporting children with their learning, development and day-to-day classroom routines.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to become part of a welcoming and supportive school environment.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to provide support across the classroom. Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils with their learning and development.
Working with children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
Helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
Supporting children's social, emotional and communication development.
Assisting with classroom activities and daily routines.
Encouraging positive behaviour and independence.
Working collaboratively with teachers and other members of staff.
Supporting the general needs of the Reception classroom.
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who is:
Experience working within Early Years or KS1 is preferable.
Caring, patient and enthusiastic when working with young children.
Confident supporting children both independently and as part of a team.
Reliable, proactive and adaptable.
Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational setting is desirable.
A DBS registered on the Update Service is preferable, although candidates without one may still be considered subject to the relevant safeguarding checks.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, working with schools and education settings across the country.
As a Teaching Personnel candidate, you can benefit from:
Access to a wide range of local education opportunities.
Support from a dedicated consultant.
Competitive rates of pay.
Access to our CPD and training opportunities.
Opportunities to gain experience across different educational settings.
A straightforward registration and compliance process.
How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in Weymouth, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV, ensuring it covers your full employment history for the past 10 years.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the necessary safeguarding and compliance checks prior to commencing work.
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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