Teaching Assistant

Description:

ABC Teachers is actively seeking dedicated individuals in the Telford area to join our National Teaching Assistant Programme, which aims to build relevant skills for applicants looking for work in primary schools paid work to gain them initial experience.

The role 
This role will include:

Engaging in four online training modules designed to prepare you for a primary school classroom environment.
Benefit from dedicated support provided by a personal consultant who will align opportunities with schools with pre-existing relationships with ABC Teachers.
Opportunities to have flexible working days and hours dependent on your specific needs, as well as full time Monday to Friday roles.
Undergo a paid trial week with a primary school including feedback at the end of the week to help build specific skills.
The school 
This will be looking for candidates in the Lightmoor area of Telford as this is where a number of intakes for the roles come up.

Requirements 
To be considered for the National Teaching Assistant Programme, you will: 

Demonstrate a motivation and desire to work in the education setting.
Express a positive attitude towards participating in program activities and collaborating with others.
Have had prior experience with children of a primary age or children and vulnerable adults in a personal or care setting.
Provide references from your most recent employment.
Possess or be willing to obtain an up-to-date DBS check registered with the update service.
 
ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. 

About ABC Teachers   
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. 

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

What ABC Teachers offer 
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive: 

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 
Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. 
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 
 
How to apply 
If you are based in Telford and keen to enrol onto the National Teaching Assistant Programme, and you are someone who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our Primary team on (phone number removed). 

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