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Hays Education are looking for Teaching Assistants to work with our partnership primary schools across Knowsley LA next academic year.

As a leading education recruiter, we specialise in supporting schools by finding Teaching Assistants with the right skills and experience to support learning and wellbeing. We work with Nursery, Primary and SEND schools filling full and part-time roles.

If you are patient and calm, with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in helping children learn and develop, then the job of a Teaching Assistant is ideal for you.

Your new role

The role of a Teaching Assistant is crucial within the school structure. You will support the class teacher with student safety and wellbeing, and allow for targeted learning and support to take place.

Typical duties for a Teaching Assistant include:

• Helping the class teacher prepare resources and learning materials for the day
• Setting up the classroom before lessons and tidying away afterwards
• Provide feedback to teachers about pupils' progress and behaviour; support with record keeping and administration in relation to pupils' behaviour and attainment etc.
• Help individual pupils or small groups understand their work
• Support children who need extra help with reading, writing or maths
• Encourage pupils to participate in lessons and classroom activities
• Supervise pupils during break and lunch times
• Assist children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Promote school policies and values; encourage children to display the necessary values, manners and good behaviour
• Help children develop confidence, independence and social skills
• Support pupils who are upset, anxious or struggling emotionally
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures

What you'll need to succeed

For the job of a Teaching Assistant you will:

• Enjoy working with children
• Display patience, empathy and good communication skills
• Have the ability to support learning and behaviour in the classroom
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills
• Be reliable and able to work well in a team

A Teaching Assistant qualification would be an advantage, although please also apply if you have experience working with children or adults with SEND needs within the last 2 years.

Appointment into a Teaching Assistant role will depend on completing an enhanced DBS check.

What you'll get in return

• £250 reward every time you recommend a colleague (Terms & Conditions apply)
• Option to join our Guarantee Payment Scheme
• Holiday Pay
• Option to pay into pension
• Acces to CPS courses via the Hays App

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.