Classroom Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Classroom Assistant to join a vibrant primary school team in Sandbach. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to support children's development, particularly those with additional needs. The ideal candidate will engage in various learning and play activities, fostering independence and creativity among students. With a supportive staff and a commitment to providing a broad educational experience, this position is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in young learners' lives. If you are enthusiastic and ready to contribute to a positive learning environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK primary school setting is essential.
• Up to date Safeguarding and Prevent training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific support for children with additional needs.
• Lead groups in core curriculum activities such as Maths and Reading.
• Assist in daily routines and manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Classroom Management

Child Development

Communication Skills

Behaviour Management

Education

Education Studies Degree

Psychology Degree

Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

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Prospero Teaching are seeking a confident and knowledgeable Classroom Assistant to join the team at a successful primary school in Sandbach. This is a great opportunity for a Classroom Assistant to secure a long-term role where they can contribute to the development of the children and be part of a dynamic staff team. The role is full-time, to start in September.

The school has a generous and positive staff team who work hard to give the children an inspirational and broad experience of school. The children are given a wide range of learning and play opportunities, and are encouraged to be independent learners. You will be required to provide specific support for one child who has additional needs, including autism potentially, although undiagnosed due to the age of the child. You will also be required to work with groups and individuals on learning, play and craft activities, and contribute to the day to day running of the classroom, make resources, carry out assessments and manage behaviour.

This role will involve:

• Providing specific support and interventions for children across all curriculum areas
• Leading groups in activities in core curriculum areas such as Phonics, Reading, Maths and Writing
• Working with individuals on learning and development activities
• Preparing resources and areas within the setting
• Carrying out assessments and recording information
• Assisting in the daily routines for the children
• Working with children on range of learning and play activities, indoors and outdoors
• Liaising with parents
• Location – Sandbach
• Duration – Ongoing
• Position – Classroom Assistant
• Full-time, 8:30am to 3:30pm daily

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

– Previous experience working within a UK primary school

– Supporting in Early Years, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Minimum Level 2), Education Studies Degree, Psychology Degree or similar

– Up to date Safeguarding and Prevent training issued in the last 12 months – free online Safeguarding training with Prospero is available if needed

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE WITH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

– Hold Right to Work in the UK
– Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application at a cost of £ if you don’t already have one
– Provide two professional references covering the past 2 years