Teaching Assistant/Support Worker Cambridge, United Kingdom

Start date:September 2024

Prospero Teaching is currently looking for positive and energetic Teaching Assistant's to work for Primary & Secondary schools in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The school is looking for enthusiastic people, they are not looking for skills as they offer full training at the induction.

As a whole, Cambridge is a huge tourist hotspot, with low cost living and a really nice area for young adults.

If you love travelling and experiencing new things, this opportunity is for you!

We are currently seeking: Primary Teaching Assistant

Secondary Teaching Assistant

English Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching AssistantTeaching assistants support teachers by helping supervise activities in the classroom, working with children on an individual, small group or whole class basis. Some Teaching assistants work on a one-to-one basis with children with special educational needs.

The successful candidate will support teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom. They will be highly motivated and focused on achieving the best for every student. They will be open to work across all year groups, where children are grouped based on ability, rather than age.

Key responsibilities: Supporting children across the curriculum, often with a particular focus on maths, reading and writing

Providing extra help to children with special needs or those for whom English is not their first language

Helping develop programmes of learning activities and adapting appropriate materials

Motivating and encouraging pupils

Assisting with marking and correcting work

Attending meetings and reviews

Helping with school events, trips and activities

Supervising work that has been set in accordance with the school policy

Managing the behaviour of pupils while they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment

Responding to any questions from pupils about process and procedures

Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the schools policies and procedures

Collecting any completed work after the lesson and returning it to the appropriate teacher

Reporting back as appropriate using the schools agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the class, and any issues arisingQualifications: Have a Bachelors degree or diploma

Be eligible to work in the UK (Obtain Youth Mobility Visa, British Passport)

Have sensitivity, understanding and patience

Be able to remain calm in stressful situations

Have a positive attitude and desire towards working with children

Be willing to work full-time hours

Be flexible and open to change

Have excellent verbal communication skillsProspero Teaching is one of the UKs largest specialist providers of recruitment services to the education sector. We are an award winning agency that has successfully placed teachers and support staff in the UK since 2000.

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Benefits of Prospero Teaching

Guaranteed Pay: Our Guaranteed Payment Agreement ensures you will be paid 5 days/week as a full-time supply teacher.

Relocation bonus: Receive a relocation bonus towards your travel & accommodations.

Accommodation Assistance & Support: Many short & long term accommodation options to make the transition easier.

Training & Professional Development: Free mini-induction on arrival to the UK and ongoing training sessions throughout the year.

Referral Bonus: For every friend you refer who works with us, you will receive 150.

Social Events: Invitations to overseas teacher social evenings, theatre trips, sightseeing tours and opportunities to meet fellow travellers with discounted rates from leading travel companies.

Please send your up to date cover letter and resume to teachoverseas@prosperoteaching.com or contact us at +1 800-811-9546.

We can provide you with more information about the perks of working with us at Prospero!

If you would like more information on the support we offer our candidates and our CPD, please visit https://www.prosperoteaching.ca/