Job Opportunity: Teaching Assistant

Stoke-on-Trent

Are you passionate about supporting students in their learning journey and making a difference in their educational experience? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming school community in Stoke-on-Trent. If you have a desire to help students thrive and succeed, this could be the ideal role for you!

Role: Teaching Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting both students and teachers in creating an inclusive and productive classroom environment. You will assist with the delivery of lessons, provide one-on-one support to students who need extra help, and ensure all students have the resources and encouragement they need to succeed academically and socially.

The ideal candidate for the Teaching Assistant role will have a passion for working with children, a positive attitude, and the ability to build strong relationships with students and staff. You should be patient, adaptable, and committed to helping every student reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant:

• Support teachers in the delivery of lessons and classroom activities.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with additional learning needs.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment.
• Assist with the preparation of learning materials and resources.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
• Support students with personal, social, and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers to ensure differentiated instruction for all students.
• Help students develop skills in a variety of subjects, from academic to personal growth.
• Ensure that students are engaged, motivated, and comfortable in the classroom setting.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and a nurturing attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine desire to support students and help them achieve their potential.
• A teaching assistant qualification or equivalent is preferred but not essential.

If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of students as a Teaching Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent, we would love to hear from you. Join us in supporting students to succeed and thrive in their education!

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.