Teaching Assistant

We are working with a primary school in Folkestone who are looking for a Teaching Assistant. Required skills: * Sensitivity and understanding for building good relationships with children * Excellent verbal communication skills for motivating children to learn * Active listening skills to understand the children's needs * Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations * To be flexible and open to change for working on different activities * To enjoy working with other people * Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification Responsibilities: * To work under the guidance of teaching staff to provide a safe and healthy environment for pupils * Supervise and assist individual and small groups of pupils in lessons * Help teachers prepare lesson materials and equipment, get the classroom ready for lessons and clear away after * Observe, record and report pupils progress to teachers * Help teachers manage class behaviour * Supervise group activities, including outings and sports events * Look after children who are upset or unwell To apply to this role, then click 'Apply Now' today! Kent Teaching Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. xjnqpsq Full assistance provided. Agy