Teaching Assistant

Job role: Teaching Assistant

Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Position: Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Temporary, fixed term
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About CER Education:
CER Education is a trusted recruitment agency, dedicated to providing top-quality education professionals to schools in South Yorkshire. We work with a wide range of primary and secondary schools in Rotherham, offering exciting opportunities for teaching assistants to support students and make a difference in the classroom.

Job Description:
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our network of support staff for schools in Rotherham. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the classroom teacher and helping students with their learning, development, and well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom support to teachers, helping students with their learning.
• Assist with the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
• Offer 1:1 or small group support to students, including those with special educational needs (SEN).
• Help to maintain a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support students in their personal, social, and emotional development.
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour when required.
• Monitor and record student progress as directed by the class teacher.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting (essential).
• A passion for supporting young people in their learning and development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, creativity, and a positive attitude towards learning.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).

Why work with CER?

• Competitive and transparent rates of pay
• Access to a £250 Refer a Friend Bonus
• Access to £300 Sign on Bonus if you’re already working for another agency
• DBS paid for by CER
• Fully funded CPD Courses
• Discount codes and cashback via our payroll partner

If this role is of interest to you, please apply to this job advert directly with an up to date copy of your CV and a member of the team will be in touch following a successful shortlisting.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you are interested in working within Education, then please give us a call on 0114 241 2800 for an informal conversation.

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