Ks1 Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school in Broadstairs as a Primary Teaching Assistant! This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment where every moment counts. You'll support children in Key Stage 1, helping them thrive academically and socially. With opportunities to engage in various provisions and activities, you'll play a vital role in their development. Enjoy working in outstanding facilities and contribute to a school that values each individual's growth. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Access to outstanding facilities

Opportunity for children to attend St George’s School

Qualifications

• Experience working with AEN children in an educational setting.
• Ability to support children in Key Stage 1 and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support children predominantly in the classroom and during various provisions.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with break and lunch duties.

Skills

Understanding of AEN children

Experience in Key Stage 1

Flexible to school needs

Ability to work independently

First Aid qualification

Tools

Too simple app-based assessment

Job description

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PRIMARY TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR WHOLE CLASS PROVISION WITHIN KS1 REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 (or as soon as possible)

Monday – Friday, 8.30 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

30 hours per week, Term Time Only

How would you like to work for a school that provides a supportive and friendly environment? We are excited to expand our Teaching Assistant team at the Primary site and are looking for someone with the experience, expertise, and ambition to join us and contribute to our vision that “every moment, every day, every individual counts”! If this sounds just like what you have been searching for, then look no further!

As a Primary TA, you will support all children, predominantly in the classroom during the morning, and in the afternoons, you will be expected to do a variety of provisions – phonics, speech and language, reading, comprehension, precision, clever hands, etc. You will support children beyond the classroom as needed, enabling them to be ready to learn. You will maintain accurate records, work with children on a 1:1 basis as required, and be on duty at break and lunch times throughout the day. There will also be opportunities to support clubs and extended day activities if desired.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Understanding and experience of working with AEN children
• Experience of moving children forward
• Experience supporting in Key Stage 1
• An understanding of assessment at relevant levels
• Experience in the use of Too simple or similar app-based assessment
• The ability to be flexible to the needs of the school
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• First Aid qualification (not essential but desirable; willingness to train if not currently held)

What we offer:

• A friendly and professional place to work
• The opportunity to work in an All-Through school with pupils aged 4 to 19 years
• Greater likelihood of securing education at St George’s School for your children in accordance with our admissions criteria
• Working in outstanding facilities, across a 38-week curriculum
• Located in the beautiful coastal town of Broadstairs within the District of Thanet, with a central location and affordable housing

St George’s is a successful, oversubscribed school, judged as Good by Ofsted, where achievement is rising rapidly. Our goal is to provide the best possible education for our pupils.

Further information:

We reserve the right to close this post upon receipt of sufficient applications. We can only consider applications received in the school format; we are unable to accept CVs.