General Teaching Assistant

The Agency
Hays is one of the market-leading agencies in the Education sector in Cheltenham and are currently actively recruiting for General Teaching Assistant jobs to assist with a rising demand for supply staff. Hays has built long-lasting relationships with local primary and reception schools in Cheltenham and has a commitment to getting the right candidate in the right schools, with a number of jobs being registered every week.
What you will be doing/ your responsibilities:

• Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
• Assisting Teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
• Recording and reporting children's progress to the Teacher
• Helping children stay focused during class hours
• Supervising group activities, sports events and school outings
• Helping Teachers manage student behaviour
• Helping Teachers improving children's core skills, for example reading, writing or providing 1:1 care
• Looking after children who are unwell or upset
• Providing a healthy, engaging and safe learning environment for children

What you'll need to succeed, skills and competencies:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or equivalent (at least 20 days in the last 2 years)
• Ability to guide and teach children how to do something
• Ability to communicate clearly with Teachers and children (ages of 5-11)
• Good relationship building with children and ability to motivate them to learn
• Ability to create an encouraging learning environment for children
• Active listening skills
• Understanding, encouraging and sensitivity towards children and their needs
• Ability to carry out tasks involving a computer or hand-device
• Ability to respond calmly and constructively when dealing with children
• Flexible and open to change to work on different activities conducted inside and outside school premises

Desired but not essential qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
• Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or similar
• Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or similar
• T Level in Education and Early Years or similar

What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity, working in some excellent schools. You'll receive:

• A day rate of up to £90 per day in addition to holiday pay
• Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals
• Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals
• A dedicated Hays consultant

Location: Cheltenham (on-site)
Contract type: Full-time or part-time, flexible daily availability depending on your needs
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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