Back to Job Search

Teaching Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our client school in Leighton Buzzard on a long-term basis with the potential of becoming a permanent post.

You must be confident working as part of a team, be creative, proactive and highly organised. You should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a passion for working with children.

Responsibilities include:

* Assisting teaching staff in the classroom

* Supervising activities during lunch and break times

* Setting up classroom displays

* Liaising with parents

* Offering support to pupils who need additional help

* Supporting small group activities both inside and outside the classroom environment

The ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications or experience in education or care, a good understanding of behaviour management strategies, and have energy, enthusiasm and creativity. Experience with special needs is desirable. The successful candidate must also have or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS clearance.

This position is to start ASAP and both part-time and full-time candidates will be considered. If you believe you would make an asset to the staffing team, please apply today.