Teaching Assistant
7 hours ago
Taunton
Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Taunton Pay Range: £92.63 - £100 per day Contract Type: Temporary/Flexible ANZUK Education is looking for spirited Teaching Assistants to join our team in Taunton, Somerset and the surrounding areas. With increasing staffing demands in schools, we're seeking reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for day-to-day and long-term roles. The Teaching Assistant Role: Teaching Assistants support teachers and pupils to create a positive and engaging learning environment. Roles across Taunton may include assisting whole classes under teacher direction, as well as providing targeted support for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, either in small groups or one-to-one. The focus is on ensuring all children feel safe, included, and able to succeed. Key Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant: • Aid the delivery of engaging lessons that inspire and motivate students across KS1 and KS2, • Create a welcoming and safe classroom environment where every child feels valued, respected, and eager to learn, • Use tailored behaviour management strategies that suit the developmental needs of primary-aged children, promoting positive behaviour and a supportive learning atmosphere, • Exhibit strong communication skills and demonstrate excellent classroom management to ensure an effective and productive learning environment, • Contribute to the wider school community, actively participating in school initiatives and fostering positive relationships within and beyond the classroom The Ideal Teaching Assistant will: • Hold an Enhanced Child DBS on the update service, or be willing to apply for one through anzuk, • Experience supporting primary aged children, with a solid understanding of the curriculum and learning needs at this stage, • Knowledge of SEND, with the ability to adapt lessons to support students with special educational needs, • Hold a valid Right to Work in the UK Benefits of working with ANZUK Education: • Crystal-clear pay. No surprises. PAYE or Umbrella — you choose, we guide., • Earn while you connect. Unlimited referrals. £100 for every friend you place., • Exclusive access to our Growth Hub - practical, powerful professional development., • Closer to home. We strive for smarter placements. Shorter commutes., • Real community. Events, webinars, and a network that's got your back., • The A-Team advantage. We prioritise our people, at every step., • Our global reach - Opportunities across Australia, New Zealand, North America, the UK & Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Apply now for the Teaching Assistant role: Submit your CV by clicking the Apply button today. For more information or to discuss other Primary teaching opportunities in Somerset, email (email address removed) or call (phone number removed). About ANZUK Education: For educators who want reliable supply work and long-term opportunities. without the stress and guesswork, ANZUK provides consistent work, complete transparency and consultant support that actually listens. Unlike agencies that operate like job boards, we remove friction and put people first. With more than 43 branches across 4 countries, 450 team members, and 20 years of pursuing exceptional experiences in education.... It's safe to say we know our stuff. ANZUK Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone. ANZUK Education is acting as an Employment business in regards to this vacancy which is a Temporary position