Job Description

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and reach their full potential? Textbook Teachers is looking for caring, enthusiastic and reliable Bank Staff Teaching Assistants to support local schools across the Corby area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for people who enjoy working with children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and want to make a real difference in their day-to-day learning and development.

Whether you already have experience in education or have developed valuable skills in care, we’d love to hear from you!

Why join Textbook Teachers?

• Flexible working: Enjoy bank work that can fit around your existing commitments, subject to available assignments.
• Make a difference: Help children build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy learning.
• Gain valuable experience: Develop your skills across different educational settings.
• Use your existing skills: Experience in childcare, care homes or supporting individuals with additional needs can be highly relevant.
• Supportive team: Speak to our friendly consultants about opportunities that suit your experience and availability.

What will you be doing?

As a Bank Staff Teaching Assistant, you’ll work alongside teachers and other education professionals to help create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teachers with classroom activities, learning tasks and behaviour management.
• Helping children with SEND, including autistic pupils and children with other additional needs, engage in learning and daily activities.
• Providing one-to-one support to pupils who need extra encouragement or assistance.
• Supporting children during lessons, breaktimes and transitions throughout the school day.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, confidence and participation.
• Working collaboratively with school staff and communicating appropriately with parents where required.
• Following safeguarding procedures, maintaining confidentiality and helping to ensure every child feels safe and supported.

What experience do you need?

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a childcare or educational setting is desirable, but relevant experience from other settings is welcome too.

You could be a great fit if you have:

• Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs, disabilities or complex behaviours.
• A background in residential care, care homes or support work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while responding to individual needs.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and helping others thrive.

Above all, we’re looking for people who are reliable, compassionate and enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning and development.

Ready to make a difference?

Take the next step towards flexible work in education with Textbook Teachers.

Register your interest today using our quick registration form, or call our friendly team on 01536 238100 to discuss available opportunities.

Areas covered: NN17 and NN18

Textbook Teachers will carry out the necessary DBS and other pre-employment checks before work begins, in line with applicable requirements.

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