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Supply Teaching Assistants - Wednesbury

Aspire People
West Midlands
1 day ago
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Job description

Are you a teaching assistant looking for more flexible work in your local area in January?
We are recruiting for Day-to-Day and Long-term Supply Teaching Assistants in Wednesbury.


Aspire People have been working with Black Country schools over the last 8 years and during the last 5 years, our consultant Sophie Capener has built up fabulous relationships with the majority of the local schools who know him well, which has been earnt by trust, ease of contact and reputation of the quality of candidates we provide.


Supply can be demanding but always rewarding as you are there to ensure that our next generation of children have the education and life skills they need to develop. Are you able to deliver first class lessons that are upbeat and inspiring, where children are engaged and enjoying learning?


If so we would be delighted to hear from you, we will offer your local work and listen to your needs as supply staff, offer you great rates of pay.

Responsibilities:
* Provide individualized support and assistance to all children.
* Collaborate with the classroom teacher to plan and deliver tailored lessons and activities to meet the student's unique needs.
* Support the student's academic, social, and emotional development, promoting their self-confidence and independence.
* Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where the student can thrive.
* Adapt teaching strategies and resources to accommodate the student's learning style and abilities.
* Assist with the assessment of the student's progress and provide feedback to the classroom teacher and parents.
* Foster positive relationships with the student and establish clear communication channels with the school and parents.
* Uphold the school's values, policies, and procedures.

Requirements:
* Level 2/3 Support teaching and learning (or ratio equivalent.)
* Previous experience working with children in an education setting.
* Strong empathy and understanding of individual student needs.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with the student, staff, and parents.
* Patience, resilience, and the ability to provide emotional support when needed.
* Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the student and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
* Knowledge of relevant teaching methodologies and resources for supporting individual students.
* Relevant qualifications in education or teaching assistant role are desirable but not essential.

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