At Excell Supply, we are an education specialised recruitment company, supplying Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, and Teachers to mainstream and SEN Specialist schools all over North Wales, Cheshire, Shropshire, Powys, Telford, and Wrekin.
One of our main focus hiring areas at the moment is Flint and the surrounding areas. If you are based in Flint or nearby, feel free to apply, and we will arrange a face-to-face interview at your soonest convenience!
We are constantly recruiting for Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants to work with us on a supply basis at the amazing schools that we support.
About the role:
1. Working with groups of children aged between 2 and 18 (Key Stages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 as well as Nursery and EYFS) and being a vital part of their learning journey.
2. Following instructions and guidance given by the class teacher, ensuring that what is being taught is understood by the children.
3. Ensuring children's safety in and out of the classroom.
4. Supervising children during break and lunchtime (if requested).
5. Aiding the Teacher; if the student is struggling to understand, offer another perspective.
6. Helping with lesson plans.
7. Observing and providing feedback to the class teacher about the children's learning and progression.
8. Effectively managing off-task behaviours.
About you:
1. Although qualifications are always helpful, experience is just as important.
2. Relevant qualifications include Health and Social Care, Childcare courses, Teaching Assistant courses, among many.
3. An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (we can assist you in applying for this).
4. Experience working with children or adults in a care or educational capacity.
5. Transferrable skills such as teamwork, initiative, flexibility, adaptability, remaining calm under pressure, caring, and helpfulness.
6. Experience working with students with challenging behaviour, including examples of how you dealt with such situations.
7. Effective solutions to deal with challenging behaviour (with examples if not stated above).
8. A calming attitude that relaxes the student if they are stressed or angry.
9. Easy to communicate with and approachable.
10. Supportive when students ask questions or for help.
11. A 'never say no' mindset.
About us:
1. Excellent rates of pay.
2. Work where and when you want; we listen to your needs and preferences.
3. Recommend a Friend Scheme - earn up to £50 per referral!
4. A designated Account Manager, who is your one point of contact and has strong working relationships with schools in your area.
5. Always available on email, text, or call if you have any queries or issues, 7 days a week.
6. Opportunity for permanent positions if of interest.
7. Support and advice from our expert professional mentors, including lesson observations.
8. Access to a full calendar of CPD opportunities in the form of our Twilight Training Programme and other courses delivered during the school holiday.
As members of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) and Umbrella body to the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one.
If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you haven't heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date, you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Important Notice: In order to apply for the above position, all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa. Excell Supply is unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.
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