Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in North Derbyshire. This role involves working closely with pupils in Key Stage 2, with a particular focus on providing 1:1 support to a Year 5 child with autism. Key Responsibilities: - Support the learning and development of pupils in Key Stage 2. - Provide 1:1 support to a Year 5 child with autism, helping them to engage with the curriculum and build positive relationships. - Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and managing the classroom environment. - Implement personalised learning strategies and contribute to the child's individual education plan. - Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning atmosphere. Requirements: - Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally with Key Stage 2 pupils. - Understanding and experience of supporting children with autism or similar needs. - Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with pupils, staff, and parents. - Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting children's learning and development. - Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) are desirable but not essential. What We Offer: Supportive Environment: Work within a nurturing and collaborative school community. Competitive Pay: Earn between £76-£90 per day, depending on your experience. Ongoing Role: Stability in a role that allows you to make a meaningful impact on a child's educational journey. Professional Development: Opportunities for further training and growth. How to Apply: If you are a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a difference in a supportive school environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter or contact us at (phone number removed) for more information. At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details. All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay. Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to: - Attend an interview in person; - Give details for us to complete Reference checks; - Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients