Teaching assistants required - Stoke-on-TrentAcademics one of the leading teacher recruitment agencies are looking for skilled primary teaching assistants to work across primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas.Why become a teaching assistant?The job role of a teaching assistant can be very rewarding as you have the opportunity to make meaningful differences to the lives of young learners by providing encouragement, guidance and support.Many teaching assistant roles offer training and development enabling you to enhance your skills within the education sector. Each day can very bringing new challenges and experiences as you may be working with different groups of pupils, teachers and curriculum subjects, keeping your role dynamic and engaging.By supporting the class teacher in their work you play a major role in helping pupils succeed academically, socially and emotionally. You witness first-hand the progression and growth of the pupils you support.What skills and qualifications do you need?Specific qualifications to become a teaching assistant can vary but Academics would require the following.GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and EnglishLevel 2/3 teaching assistant qualification or similar childcare qualificationSome experience of working within a school setting / childrenEnhanced DBS check (we can provide a DBS if you do not already have one at a cost)Safeguarding Certificate or safeguarding training can be providedGood subject knowledgePatience and empat