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Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Assistant - Winsford
Location: Winsford, Cheshire
Salary: £83.33-£95

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to deliver tailored lessons, offering one-to-one support to students and helping with classroom management. You will play an important role in the academic, social, and emotional development of students across different key stages, ensuring each child can access the curriculum and succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting Classroom Instruction: Assist teachers in delivering inclusive, engaging lessons that cater to the diverse learning needs of students.
  • Individual & Group Support: Provide additional support to students who need extra help, ensuring they achieve their learning targets and goals.
  • Differentiated Learning: Adapt lesson content and materials to suit individual learning needs, ensuring all students are able to participate fully in the curriculum.
  • Behavioural Support: Assist in maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom environment by supporting students with emotional or behavioural challenges.
  • Monitoring Progress: Help track and assess student progress to ensure learning objectives are met and students are progressing well.
  • Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Contribute to the school's commitment to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students.

Key Skills & Qualities:

  • Passion for Education: A genuine interest in supporting children and helping them thrive academically and personally.
  • Effective Communication: Strong communication skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
  • Adaptability: Ability to work flexibly and respond to different needs in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team Player: Collaborative approach to working with teachers and staff to enhance the learning experience for students.
  • Empathy & Patience: A caring and patient attitude, with the ability to support students with various learning needs, including those with special educational needs (SEN).
  • Organised & Proactive: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities within the classroom.

Essential Qualifications:

  • A passion for education and a commitment to supporting student's 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 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.