Job Description

Teaching Assistants/ Support Staff- Wigan

Milk Education are currently working with Primary Schools throughout the Wigan area who are seeking to appoint long term and day to day Teaching Assistants/ Support Staff. The roles are to start as soon as possible for the new academic year.

We are looking for people who have previous experience working with Children in a school or child care setting. This employment or volunteering experience can be within the past 5 years and can include Nurseries, Youth Centers or working as a Support Worker with SEND Adults or Children.

The role includes supporting the class teacher in the day to day running of the classroom. This will also include working with groups of children and working with SEND Children on a one-to-one basis. The ideal applicant must be passionate, engaging, empathetic and supportive whilst using their initiative on a daily basis.

Bookings can be flexible to fit around your other commitments but you must have a minimum of three days availability in any given week in order to apply. We have roles that range from 3 days to 5 days per week and the working hours are 08:30am- 15:30pm.

Key Responsibilities:

\xe2\x80\x93 Supporting the class teacher on a daily basis with what tasks they require you to undertake

\xe2\x80\x93 Build a positive and supportive relationship with all children, colleagues and parents

\xe2\x80\x93 Use your initiative and uphold strong behaviour management

\xe2\x80\x93 Supporting groups of children and working on a one-to-one basis

\xe2\x80\x93 Adapting your support style to suit all individual needs

In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria:

\xe2\x80\x93 Strong English and Maths Skills

\xe2\x80\x93 Previous experience/ knowledge of Phonics or be willing to learn Phonics

\xe2\x80\x93 Previous experience of volunteering or working with Children in the past 5 years

\xe2\x80\x93 Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident

\xe2\x80\x93 Two suitable references covering the last 2 years

\xe2\x80\x93 Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one

The Milk Difference:

We are an environmentally friendly education supply agency providing quality talent to local schools. Milk Education brings a fresh approach with traditional values to the Education Recruitment Sector.

\xe2\x80\x93 Competitive rates of pay
\xe2\x80\x93 Direct links to local schools
\xe2\x80\x93 Training support sessions.
\xe2\x80\x93 Video technology that will increase your chances of long-term placements.
\xe2\x80\x93 Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability and support for interview and lesson observation preparation
\xe2\x80\x93 Commitment to quality and safeguarding

Start your career and change lives by working in Education \xe2\x80\x93 apply now!

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If you are interested in registering for the roles we have, call 01942 669 001 for an informal chat with Hayley Henry (Wigan Primary Consultant).

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