Your new company

Hays Education has recently seen an increased need for local Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools across Somerset for day-to-day and long-term supply.

Here at Hays, we work with several schools across Somerset. This means, as a Teaching Assistant working through Hays, you will have local work in your local area covering schools that only you want to work in.

You would be part of a ‘bubble’ of teaching assistants within the Somerset area, which allows you to build relationships with schools in the area whilst retaining work flexibility.

Your new role

We are currently recruiting for a full and part time Teaching Assistants to join the team ASAP on a supply basis. We are looking for exceptional people to work with exceptional pupils who have a range of additional needs.

We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

The appointed person will be expected to make a real and positive impact on the lives of children who have a range of care needs, life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. You will be able to successfully build trusting student relationships and motivate and encourage student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks as appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working in an educational setting within the last 2 years that can be referenced is essential.
• You will need strong communication skills, especially when working with groups of children.

What you'll get in return

• You will be paid a competitive daily wage and holiday pay.
• You will receive free CV and interview advice.
• You will receive the benefits of working with your own personal teaching assistant consultant who is committed to finding a job that is perfect for you.
• Experience working in an exclusive HAYS school
• FREE up to date safeguarding training
• Access to our online booking app and work calendar

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.