Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Posted 1 day 9 hours ago by Axcis Education Recruitment

£40,000 - £60,000 Annual
Permanent
Part Time
Temporary Jobs
Somerset, Taunton, United Kingdom, TA1 1
Job Description

Want to become a Teaching Assistant but keep being told you need experience first? If you're passionate about working with young people but haven't yet had the chance to work in a school, this could be your opportunity. We're recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants in Taunton to work on flexible, short-term and day to day cover placements in primary, secondary and SEND schools. These paid placements give you real classroom experience and the chance to prove yourself - even if you don't have formal TA qualifications. They're also a great way to make sure the role of Teaching Assistant is right for you before committing to a permanent position.

How it works
  • Gain hands on classroom experience
  • Build confidence in real school settings
  • Showcase your personality, reliability and work ethic
  • Develop relationships with local schools
What you'll be doing
  • Supporting pupils in lessons and small groups
  • Assisting children with additional needs, including SEMH and autism
  • Helping with classroom routines and behaviour support
  • Providing a calm, positive presence in school

Work hours: 8:30 am-3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (flexible full time or part time available). Pay: £13.70 per hour.

Who this is perfect for
  • Have personal experience supporting a child with SEND
  • Have worked in care, youth work or coaching
  • Have a relevant degree or qualifications (psychology, education, sport, childcare, health & social care)
  • Are patient, reliable and genuinely motivated to help young people

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For more information, please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on ext: 2016.

Referral bonus: we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short term and long term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Sancha Clark
Telephone: ext: 2016