Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Exeter, EX5

Position Type: Full-Time

Start Date: September

Here at Long Term Teachers we are working with a dynamic and welcoming primary school situated on the outskirts of Exeter. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where every child can achieve their full potential. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team in the new academic year.

As a Teaching Assistant you will assist the teachers in delivering and planning lessons. Provide support to the students in both small groups and 1-1. As well as helping academically in the classroom, there will also be a big requirement to support the students social and emotional development. Willingness to support children with additional needs such as ADHD and autism. Being able to be pro-active and think on your feet is key, as you make sure all preparation of teaching materials and classroom resources are complete ahead of time.

Relevant experience and qualifications in a similar role are desirable, however, an understanding of supporting others and working in care would be very transferable. The right candidate will have a genuine desire for working with children and supporting them through their educational journey. You should posses a positive attitude, patience and empathy. An understanding and commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children must be paramount.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A well-resourced school with excellent facilities.
• The chance to work in a beautiful coastal location with a strong sense of community.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

- Permanent job roles

- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

- Working to Agency Workers Regulations

- Interview preparation, advice and support

- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay