Teaching Assistant - Knutsford
Location: Knutsford, Cheshire
Salary: £83.33-£95 a day

About the Role:
Are you passionate about supporting students and contributing to their educational success? Simply Education is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a well-established and inclusive school in Knutsford. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is committed to helping students achieve their full potential and create a positive, supportive learning environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons, providing one-to-one support to students and assisting with classroom management. You will play an important role in the school's educational team, helping to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students across a variety of key stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting Classroom Instruction: Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons, tailored to the diverse learning needs of students.
• Individual & Group Support: Provide additional support to students who require extra help, ensuring they meet their learning targets and achieve their potential.
• Differentiated Learning: Adapt lesson content and resources to cater for individual learning needs, ensuring all students can engage with the curriculum.
• Behavioural Support: Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment, supporting students with emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Monitoring Progress: Assist in tracking and evaluating student progress to ensure learning objectives are met.
• Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Contribute to the school's commitment to safeguarding, ensuring the welfare and wellbeing of all students.

Key Skills & Qualities:

• Passion for Education: A strong desire to support children in their academic and personal growth.
• Effective Communication: Excellent communication skills to foster positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Adaptability: Ability to work flexibly and adapt to new challenges in a busy school environment.
• Team Player: A collaborative approach to working within a team to enhance the learning experience of students.
• Empathy & Patience: A caring and patient attitude, with the ability to support students with a variety of learning needs, including special educational needs (SEN).
• Organised & Proactive: Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced classroom setting.

Essential Qualifications:

• A genuine passion for education and supporting student development.

• A clear DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

Desirable:

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting students with special educational needs (SEN).

If you're ready to make a positive impact and contribute to the success of young learners, we'd love to hear from you!

If you are interested in this, Teaching Assistant position, please click 'apply now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, for an informal chat about the Supply Teacher role please contact Jodie Bennion, Secondary Recruitment Consultant at our Cheshire office in Nantwich.

Your consultant will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form. All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of all relevant checks.