Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education seeks a passionate Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant for a Sheffield school starting in the September 2024 term. This full-time role involves supporting young children's educational and emotional development, providing valuable resources, and creating a supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with young children and a strong understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young children, ideally in a primary school or nursery.
• Familiarity with phonics and early literacy skills is essential.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons for ages 5-7.
• Provide one-on-one support to students to achieve their academic goals.
• Monitor student progress and maintain achievement records.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience with young children

Understanding of Key Stage 1 curriculum

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant, Sheffield

col-narrow-left

Client:

GSL Education

Location:

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

eb5c72aff2f7

Job Views:

6

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield

Start Date: September term of 2024

Contract: Full Time hours - term time only

GSL Education’s Sheffield branch is seeking a passionate and dedicated Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join our client school in the upcoming September 2024 term . The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support the educational and emotional development of young children. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to inspire and make a positive impact in a supportive educational environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in preparing and delivering lessons, ensuring they are engaging and age-appropriate for children aged 5-7 years old.
• Help in the preparation of teaching resources and materials.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, helping them to achieve their academic goals.
• Create a supportive learning environment.
• Support teacher in assessing student progress and maintaining records of achievement.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback to support their development.
• Support the school’s behavior management policies to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support subject teachers in maintaining classroom discipline and engagement.

The Essential Requirements for Successful Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working with young children, preferably within an educational setting such as a primary school or nursery.
• Familiarity with the Key Stage 1 curriculum, including phonics, early literacy, numeracy skills development, and basic science and humanities concepts.
• Clear and confident communication with children, teachers, parents, and other staff members.
• Patience and empathy when working with young children
• Strong organizational skills to assist in preparing teaching materials, maintaining classroom resources, and managing multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to prioritize workload and respond flexibly to the dynamic needs of the classroom environment.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

GSL Education is an independent and ethical recruitment provider, supporting schools across Sheffield with their recruitment needs.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information or to apply for the position of Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.