Teaching Assistant

Trainee Teaching Assistant – Full Time

Location: Sheffield

Daily Rate: £90-£100 per day

Role to start immediately with opportunities for long term/permanent contracts.

• ·         Safeguarding and Teaching Assistant level 2 training will be provided online.
• Once online training complete, further face to face training will be provided over Easter.

About You: You are an enthusiastic, adaptable and hardworking individual that relishes a challenge.

Trainee Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Experience working with children would be desirable, but not essential.
• The ability to quickly build positive relationships with both staff and students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with students, staff, and parents/carers.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude, with a commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of the student and the school environment.
• A willingness to undergo relevant training and professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge in supporting students with SEND and behaviour needs.

Trainee Teaching Assistant Job Description:

Within this Trainee Teaching Assistant role, you will be responsible for supporting pupils in schools that may have additional learning needs.  This could include small group work with students, one to one, or assisting the class teacher.  Your compassionate nature, patience, and dedication will help create a supportive learning environment where the pupils can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Your responsibilities will include:

• You will support teaching and learning.
• Provide one-one support to students with their learning activities.
• Implement strategies and interventions to support the student’s individual needs.
• Work closely with the teacher and other support staff to develop learning plans.
• Encouraging independence and self-confidence in the students while fostering positive relationships and a sense of belonging within the school community.
• Celebrating achievements and progress, no matter how small, to motivate and inspire the student to reach their goals.

Trainee Teaching Assistant Perks and Benefits:

Competitive salary and opportunities for career development and progression within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

A warm and inclusive school community where every member is valued and respected, with a commitment to promoting diversity and equality.

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise in supporting students with SEND and behaviour needs.

The chance to make a meaningful difference in the life of a student and contribute to their educational journey and personal growth.

Supportive leadership and colleagues who are dedicated to ensuring the well-being and success of every student in our school community.

To apply for this Trainee Teaching Assistant role please submit your CV to sky.hughes@pkeducation.co.uk or call on 0114 272 2212. 

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!