Teaching Assistant 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 such 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.

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 (no BEd required)

Be eligible to work in the UK

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 skillsWe offer many benefits when you choose to work with Prospero Teaching, including: Accommodation Assistance and Support: We aim to make your relocation as smooth as possible.

Relocation Essentials: Prospero provides information on the Oyster Travel Card, phone SIM cards, opening UK bank accounts, and acquiring a National Insurance (NI) number.

Training and Professional Development: Free continuous professional development courses and workshops through the school year. Induction and on going training upon your arrival in the UK.

Social Events: Our aim is to create a community of teachers who can share experiences and provide mutual support! We host a variety of social events including pub nights, dinners, sightseeing tours, and other opportunities to allow our teachers to connect with each other!If you are interested in learning more about the opportunities please apply to this posting or register at https://www.prosperoteaching.ca/