Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Widnes

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people in a secondary school environment?

Do you have the confidence and resilience to manage challenging behaviour and help students overcome barriers to learning?

Are you looking for flexible day-to-day work with the opportunity to secure a long-term Teaching Assistant role?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming secondary schools across Halton, supporting them with the recruitment of dedicated Teaching Assistants. These schools are committed to creating positive and inclusive learning environments where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through excellent pastoral support, high expectations and engaging learning opportunities.

The schools are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a day-to-day basis, with long-term opportunities available for the right Teaching Assistant. The successful Teaching Assistant will work alongside classroom teachers across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, supporting students to remain engaged in lessons, promoting positive behaviour, and delivering targeted interventions for pupils who require additional behavioural, pastoral or academic support. Experience working with students displaying challenging behaviour, SEMH or SEND would be highly beneficial.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• At least 6 months' experience working within a UK secondary education setting

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting young people aged 11 to 16

• Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour, SEMH or SEND is highly desirable

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

• A calm, resilient and proactive approach to supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click **APPLY NOW** and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: kelsey.middleton@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 0151 675 0888