Teaching Assistant - Reed : Job Details

TA- Behaviour Specialist

Role- 3 or 5 days per week, temporary or permanent

Pay- £85+ per day

Location- LN8

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the team of a wonderful school in LN8 as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management. The school would ideally like someone who is able to work for 32.5 hours per week over 5 days, but would also consider an exceptional practitioner who is available for 3 days.

The school are searching for an experienced teaching assistant to work with a child in Year 3 who has challenging behaviour. You will be expected to support learning, assist during lessons and encourage positive behaviour on a daily basis.

The school is a fairly small, country school with a strong senior leadership team and fantastic resources.

The role is to begin in September 2024 and will be on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the child as necessary.
• Working collaboratively alongside the class teacher to help monitor understanding and plan next steps.
• Helping to prepare additional resources the classroom environment and activities ready for the day and the lessons.
• Work closely with the child's family to develop an understanding of needs and maintain this communication.
• Taking part in school trips, events and activities as a 1:1 TA for the child.
• Attending any additional CPD as required.
• Following the school’s policy for behaviour and maintaining high standards.
• Reporting safeguarding disclosures or concerns as necessary to the designated safeguarding lead.

Requirements:

• Experience of working in a school or nursery setting in the last 5 years (essential)
• Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification (desirable)
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• A clear, enhanced DBS

Benefits of working for Reed:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Weekly pay and a hassle-free payroll system
• Access to a Specialist Reed Consultant who will guide you through your application, interviews and throughout your booking
• Easy application for a DBS certificate
• Access to training
• Access to Reed Benefits

If you think you would be suitable for the role, then do please apply below.

For the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people, candidates will be subject to a full DBS check and references will be required.