Teaching Assistant

Description:

Prospero Teaching is looking for Teaching Assistants to work across Secondary schools in Warrington.

We have a range of opportunities available, from flexible day-to-day supply to longer-term placements. You'll support pupils in the classroom, in small groups or on a 1:1 basis, helping them engage with learning and make progress.

Strong behaviour management skills are essential.

The Role

Location: Various locations across Warrington
Position: Secondary Teaching Assistant
Type of work: Classroom, small group and 1:1 pupil support, assisting the class teacher
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Day-to-day bookings with potential for longer-term placements, depending on school requirements
End date: N/A
Contract type: Temporary
Full-time/Part-time: Both available, depending on school requirements
Minimum pay: £92.50 per day, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: Typically 8:30am-3:15pm for a full day. Half-day and individual lesson cover may also be available. Times can vary between schools.

Experience, Training & Qualifications

Teaching Assistant or teaching-related qualifications are desirable but not essential, including qualifications gained overseas
SEN/SEMH awareness is beneficial
Previous experience working in a UK school, ideally at least 6 months
Safeguarding training completed within the last year is desirable, but not essential as training can be provided

To Be Eligible Through Prospero Teaching, You Must:

Hold the Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online Update Service, or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional references covering the last two years, notwithstanding any appropriate child-related work experience
Provide an appropriate CV history
Register with Prospero Teaching and pass all required safeguarding and vetting checks

What Prospero Teaching Can Offer

Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
Support from our in-house Training and Development Team
Access to day-to-day and longer-term opportunities across Secondary schools

Apply

If you're looking for your next Secondary Teaching Assistant opportunity, apply today with an up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

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