Teaching Assistant or Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA Full Time

Bodmin, Cornwall
Opus-ABC
Teaching Assistant or a HLTA Working for Opus Education: As the exclusive recruitment partner of the Cornwall Association of Primary Heads and CAPH Partner, we are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated staff to support the many partnerships we have. Opus Education have built close and long-standing relationships with schools, nurseries and multi academy trusts across Cornwall and Devon. What we look for: We are looking for supportive, nurturing, and passionate people. Do you want to go to work knowing that you are offering a guided hand to a child who needs it, supporting them in their development and empowering them to flourish? You can be an experienced TA or completely new to the role, we want people who care.Benefits:- Pay: We pay our candidates fairly, transparently and via PAYE with full pension and holiday entitlement.- Flexibility: Whether you want to work a 5 day week, 1 day a month, full days, or afternoon only, we work around you!- Location: We work with schools all across Cornwall and Devon, so there is plenty of choice. – Career Development: Opportunities to gain first-hand experience with a number of different schools – Achievement: Gain a real sense of achievement by helping to transform a child’s life, supporting them to reach theirfull potentialRequirements:Skills and Qualities:- The passion to motivate children- The ability to create the best conditions for learning – Helping to teach new things- An adaptable communication style- Sensitivity and listening skills- Patience to build good relationships and remain calm in stressful situations- The flexibility and openness to work on various different activitiesExperience:- Experience within a school, care or support setting is desirable but not essential- You do not need direct experience to become a Teaching Assistant, no matter what sector you comefrom, if you are eager to support children and can exhibit the transferable skills then this could bethe role for youEducation:- Level 2 Teaching Assistant is desirable but not essential as training on the job can be provided- A minimum of 9-4 (A*-C) in core GCSEs or Functional Skills Level 2Responsibilities:- Enhance each lesson by helping the teacher prepare the lessons materials and equipment- Encourage individuals and groups to interact and engage both within the class and during activities- Create trusting relationships, being adaptable around individual needs and working styles- To promote good conduct and behaviours- Supervise group activities; before school, after school and on school trips- Provide a safe and healthy environment and follow safeguarding procedures at all timeI am looking for general cover both on a short term and long term basis across various schools and nurseries from Padstow to Holsworthy. In addition I also have some permanent positions for Teaching Assistants, Higher Level Teaching Assistants and Teachers. Please get in touch via the email provided, Rebecca at Opus. “Opus Education Recruitment is committed to safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of children. All candidatesmust undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Please note: Opus Education Recruitment will not pay for new DBS checks, this will be billed directly to the candidate””All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. Insome cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available