Teaching Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Due to very high demand, The Staff Room is always recruiting Teaching Assistants to support pupils in a variety of primary schools in Northampton.

• Short-term to long-term assignments (either full or part time)
• Regular work that is local to you
• Interesting roles with opportunities to develop your own talents and career
• Supported every step of the way by a friendly, knowledgeable and helpful team

To be considered for this role:

• You must have a least 6 months experience within the last 3 years of working or volunteering with children
• You must understand the needs of young children and the way in which they learn and develop
• You must show initiative and the ability to work confidently on your own or as part of a team
• You must be energetic, motivated and patient
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Successful applicants will need to complete all safeguarding checks to include Enhanced DBS, Teaching Regulation Agency checks and professional references (at least one reference MUST be related to your working or volunteering with children and able to comment on safeguarding).

In return, The Staff Room is able to offer excellent rates of pay and initial Safeguarding in Education training (online course). Other benefits include an inhouse PAYE department and access to Continued Professional Development training.

The Staff Room is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northampton, Northamptonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GEN2123