We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants (TAs) to provide essential academic and pastoral support in our secondary schools across the Prescot area. This is a highly rewarding role where you'll directly impact student's learning and development every day.

Pay Rate: £13.68 - £14.00 per hour

Location & Postcodes:

You will work within the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, serving schools primarily in the Prescot area.

• Areas Covered: Prescot, Knowsley, Whiston, and Rainhill.
• Postcodes: L34 and L35.

Key Duties:

Working under the direct instruction of the class teacher, you will support student's access to learning and provide general classroom assistance.

• Student Support (One-to-One/Small Group): Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce lessons, help them complete tasks, and explain concepts in different ways. This often includes supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Pastoral Care: Support the social and emotional development of pupils, encouraging positive behaviour, and looking after children who are upset or have had accidents.
• Classroom Preparation: Assist the teacher by preparing the classroom for lessons, creating learning resources, and tidying up after ward.
• Administrative Tasks: Carry out duties like displaying student work, assisting with record-keeping, monitoring progress, and occasionally helping with planning for individual pupils.
• Supervision: Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, such as before/after school, lunchtimes, and during school trips.
• Safeguarding: Be aware of and comply with all policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality, and data protection.

Skills & Qualities You'll Need:

• Patience and Empathy: Essential for working with students, particularly those who may be struggling academically or emotionally.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: The ability to work closely and effectively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals.
• Communication Skills: Strong active listening and clear communication to build rapport with both pupils and adults.
• Flexibility and Initiative: Able to adapt quickly to varying tasks and subjects, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Literacy and Numeracy: Good skills are often required.
• Experience: Prior experience working with children or young people is highly beneficial.

Our Benefits?

• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexibility: Enjoy a role that can offer a flexible, day-to-day work pattern, allowing you to choose how often you work.
• Training & Development: Access to training and development opportunities is provided, sometimes including free online courses to boost your CV.
• Dedicated Support: You have an experienced contact person/consultant to provide support throughout your placement.
• Introduce a Friend, Earn £300! Refer a candidate to us who we successfully place, and you will receive a £300 shopping voucher! (T&Cs apply)
• All applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Proof of right to work in the UK, two professional references.

To apply for this role, please send your CV now to jyothika.yamini@randstad.co.uk or contact us on 0151 255 1666 now to arrange a registration or find out more.