Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Pay Competitive

Ref kmtaMED

Posted Tuesday 27th Feb 2024

Start Date Friday 19th Apr 2024

Close Date Thursday 18th Apr 2024 (closed)

Job Description

Job Description

We are working with schools in Medway who need Teaching Assistants in KS1 and KS2.

Applications from the following will be warmly welcomed:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants; or
• Teaching Assistants with Level 2/3 qualifications relevant to the role

You’ll need:

• Sensitivity and understanding for building good relationships with children
• Excellent verbal communication skills for motivating children to learn
• Active listening skills to understand the children's needs
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• To be flexible and open to change for working on different activities
• To enjoy working with other people

Responsibilities:

• To work under the guidance of teaching staff to provide a safe and healthy environment for pupils
• Supervise and assist individual and small groups of pupils in lessons
• Help teachers prepare lesson materials and equipment, get the classroom ready for lessons and clear away after
• Observe, record and report pupils progress to teachers
• Help teachers manage class behaviour
• Supervise group activities, including outings and sports events
• Look after children who are upset or unwell

For more information, contact Katy | 01622 804025 | [email protected]

Or click Apply Now to be considered for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults; therefore, every candidate is subject to relevant qualifications, satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other relevant checks being made.