Are you an energetic and devoted teaching assistant specialising in primary education? Ripple Education exists to place the right person, not just a person, in every school and nursery. We are committed to doing what is best for children, not what is easiest for us. We bring integrity, quality and heart to education recruitment in the North East.
Person Specification Minimum Essential Requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- Minimum of 2 references
- Enhanced DBS clearance
Experience/Qualifications
- Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Level 6 Qualification - Degree
- Experience working in a primary school
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children
- Support the school staff to facilitate the active participation of children in the academic and social activities of a school
- Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils
- Implement the daily routine
- When directed, plan and implement age appropriate activities, in conjunction with other staff
- Assist children in personal/intimate care
- Regularly evaluate children's development and keep records as appropriate, as directed by the teacher
- Liaise with parents/carers of children, only when directed by a school's class teacher
- Uphold the Ripple Education ethos and all safeguarding requirements, including ensuring that children are supervised at all times
- Ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children at each stage of development
Work Related Circumstances
- Ability to work flexibly
- Participate in training
- A commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures
Benefits
- Employee mentoring programme
- Financial planning services
- Flexitime
- Pension
- Holiday Pay
Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must fully engage with our rigorous recruitment process before consideration for any placement or assignment.
