Staffroom Education are on the lookout for experienced Teaching Assistants to work within Primary Schools across Newport. We are looking for candidates who are flexible and have passion of working in Education, we can offer a range of Teaching Assistant vacancies within the Newport area, this work is temporary day to day or long-term with an immediate start.

We cover a variety of different schools, so are looking for individuals who flourish in a fast-paced environment and want to gain experience in Primary. Our schools require Teaching Assistants to support the class Teacher, support small groups of children, carry out 1:1 work with individuals, sometimes including working with children who have additional learning needs. All work is on a supply basis, so we work around you, if you are looking for supply work why not apply today!

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 months, recent experience working in a classroom setting or hold the relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 or degree in Early Years and Education or Childhood Studies. However, we are also working closely with ACT Training, so you can study your Teaching Assistant qualification whilst working for Staffroom.

The role of the Teaching Assistant is:

Support the teacher when needed
Assist with the development of basic Literacy, Numeracy and ICT
Help prepare the classroom before class e.g. make or create resources, preparing games and work in the classroom
Tidy resources at the end of each lesson
Work within group activities e.g. reading groups, spelling groups and numeracy activities
Provide one to one support, this can include working with children with ALN
Provide feedback to the teacher on the pupil’s progress
Help with administrative tasks, don’t be afraid to ask for things to do
Be aware of the planning and preparation of work e.g. ask about timetables, pupil profiles and playtime duty rotas

We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, organised, reliable and flexible. You should also have a good understanding of the school curriculum.

This role, along with other Teaching Assistant vacancies on offer at Staffroom Education have:

The very best rates of pay, incorporating our innovative Scalable Payment Structuve (SPS)
Guaranteed Pay Scheme Flexible Payment options to suit your circumstances
Regular and varied work specific to your needs
Hands-on support throughout assignment and beyond
Referral Scheme for recommendations
Consultation and assistance with CPD
Advice on CV writing, interview techniques etc

Staffroom Education is committed to the safeguarding of children and as such, require any individuals applying for positions to undergo or be in possession of a valid and enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) – for more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overview.

Teaching Assistants Required for Primary Schools across Newport