General Teaching Assistant- Lancaster

Are you a Level 2 or 3 qualified Teaching Assistant with primary classroom experience? Are you eager to explore new schools, build connections, and take the next step in your teaching career?

If you're passionate, dedicated, and understand the value of Primary Education, we invite you to join us as a Teaching Assistant in Lancaster today! We are currently recruiting for a variety of Primary Schools in Lancaster, with opportunities available in both KS1 and KS2. Whether you're looking for long-term or short-term positions, we can match your availability and preferences.

Responsibilities:

• Support general classroom duties such as register, reading, writing with small groups, and helping the teacher as needed.
• Assist with break and lunch supervision, journals, and activity/resource preparation.
• Collaborate with children individually or in small groups to enhance their learning and serve as a positive role model.
• Help prepare lessons and tidy the classroom afterward.
• Provide extra support to children with special needs and assist across the curriculum.
• Mark work, track student progress, and help care for children during school trips or activities.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and fellow staff members.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your classroom management skills, gain exposure to diverse learning environments, and work with various curriculums and teaching schemes. Supply work has proven to be an excellent pathway for skill development, leading to long-term or permanent roles.

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• Exclusive access to temporary and permanent roles.
• DBS and school application support.
• Consultant assistance in editing, drafting, and rebranding your CV to enhance your job applications.
• A dedicated consultant focused on finding the right roles for you and sourcing work that fits your needs.
• Free career advice and online availability to all bookings via an app system.
• Online CPD and Safeguarding Level 1 & 2 training available.
• Free payroll service with no umbrella charges, following PAYE.
• Free pension service: 'now pensions.'

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience working with young people in a school setting.
• Strong class management skills and comfort in handling challenging behaviour.
• TA qualification (Level 2 or 3).
• The ability to engage, motivate, and guide children individually or in small groups.
• A positive attitude and effective communication skills.

Randstad has built solid partnerships with schools across Lancaster, offering you access to exclusive opportunities in the region. If you believe this role aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to apply today!

For additional information or a confidential discussion about your career, please contact Jessica Verndet at #####.