Teaching Assistant

Can you bring enthusiasm to the classroom? Would you like to have more flexibility across your working week? Do you have engaging ideas to enhance learning? If yes, I'd love to hear from you! I am recruiting for Teaching Assistants to cover short and long term bookings in welcoming Primary Schools in and around Bury St Edmunds. Supply work suits around YOUR availability! You are in full control of your working diary, and can update your availability as appropriate using our efficient booking system. This has proven ideal for those with prior childcare arrangements in place and or those who are generally looking for part time/a day here or there. Long term bookings will see you working at a friendly school for a set duration of time and days per week, depending on their needs. Interviews and trial days would be arranged to ensure that the school is a good fit for you on a long term basis - we make sure that you feel comfortable! Qualifications are not essential, but experience working with children/young people is required. Benefits of working with Randstad Education as a Teaching Assistant: * £95 - £105 per day (depending on qualifications and experience) * A 'Refer-a-Friend' scheme where you could have a chance of earning £300 in vouchers for every person you recommend ... * Flexibility - you can choose when you'd like to work. * A friendly and approachable consultant to guide you through your journey with Randstad * Career and progression opportunities to develop your experience and knowledge further Here are the responsibilities of the job: * You will be supporting the teacher with lessons and behaviour management * You must safeguard children * You will communicate effectively with children, staff, parents and carers where required * You will be engaging students in learning to keep them on task * You must adapt your support depending on the needs of the child - every child is different! Requirements for the job: * An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to get one) * At least 6 months experience working with children * Eligibility to work in the UK * A true passion to work with children * Able to display sensitivity and patience Still sounds like the opportunity for you? Click Apply today! You can always get in touch with me on 01223368836 and ask for Nina, or email nina.hicks@randstadeducation.co.uk to express your interest, skills and experience.