KS1 Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a KS1 Learning Support Assistant in Bath with Tradewind Recruitment. You will support a primary school in various tasks, including 1:1 support and assisting classroom management. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a nurturing approach to teaching, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Exceptional service and support

Qualifications

• Experience as a General Teaching Assistant or working with small groups of children.
• Ability to support students' social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive behaviour management strategies.
• Monitor and record students' progress.
• Assist with classroom organization and maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Nurturing approach

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Knowledge of the national curriculum

Job description

Job title: KS1 Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bath

Contract: Temp to Perm - Starting 03/09/2025

Hours: 8:30 to 3:30 - Monday to Friday

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience working as a General TA or with small groups of children? We are seeking a skilled Teaching Assistant to join a large primary school based in Bath on a temp to perm contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to support a school in a varied role which will be a mix of 1:1 support, general TA work supporting the teacher with the entire class, plus additional group and intervention work when needed in KS1.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote positive behaviour management strategies and contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Monitor and record students' progress and provide feedback to the Class Teacher
• Assist with classroom organization and maintenance of resources
• Support students' social and emotional development through effective communication and rapport-building

Requirements:

• A patient and nurturing approach to supporting children's learning and development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with staff
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the classroom and students
• Basic knowledge of the national curriculum and educational practices

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer
• We are the second biggest education agency in the UK and we have over 240 5-star reviews on google from candidates who have or are working for our Bristol branch

Click 'Apply now' and attach your CV to be considered for this exciting Teaching Assistant role in Bath through Tradewind. Or for more information about the role, contact Lottie Dullea on (phone number removed) / (url removed)