Protocol Education is seeking a committed and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join a thriving primary school in Colchester on a full-time basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with pupils and teaching staff, supporting the academic and personal development of students. A valid driving license and access to a car are essential due to the location and potential need for travel.
Key Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide classroom support: Assist teachers in the preparation and delivery of engaging lessons across a range of subjects.
- Support individual needs: Work 1:1 or in small groups to support pupils with varying needs, including those with special educational needs (SEND).
- Encourage positive learning experiences: Help maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitor pupil progress: Provide feedback to teachers on student engagement and progress, helping to inform future planning.
- Promote positive behaviour: Support students in following the school’s behaviour policies and help manage classroom behaviour effectively.
- Assist with interventions: Lead or support targeted interventions to enhance learning outcomes.
- Supervise activities: Help oversee break times, lunch periods, and school trips, ensuring pupil safety and wellbeing.
- Collaborate with staff: Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.
Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working within a primary school setting (desired but not essential).
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A proactive and flexible approach to working within a school environment.
- Patience, empathy, and a nurturing attitude.
- A valid UK driving license and access to a car.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary through Protocol Education.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and welcoming school environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s education and development.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about education and meet the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and a cover letter through Protocol Education’s application portal or contact our recruitment team for further details.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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