KS1 Teaching Assistant

Academics; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team in Canterbury. This role is ideal for graduates aspiring to become teachers, offering invaluable classroom experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate a caring approach and the ability to support children across all learning abilities. You will work closely with teachers, providing essential support and engaging with students in a dynamic educational environment. If you are enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to make a difference in young learners' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to £125

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in various capacities is essential.
• Passion for working in a school environment is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher and provide one-to-one or small group work.
• Assist students working at lower ability or on the SEN register.

Skills

Team player approach

Adaptability

Experience supporting children of all learning abilities

Strong behaviour management

Good communication skills

Education

Degree

Masters

Job description

KS1 Teaching Assistant Suitable to NQT New

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Job Type: Temporary | Part Time

Post Date: 31/03/2025

Suitable to NQT: Yes

Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

Are you a graduate who wants to become a teacher and needs classroom experience before applying on a PGCE course? Are you an experienced or newly qualified Teaching Assistant looking for a new role local to you in Canterbury? Do you have an enthusiastic, positive and caring approach? Do you have experience of supporting children on a 1:1 basis across Key Stage 1?

Successful Candidates will:

• Have a team player approach
• Be adaptable and flexible
• Have experience of supporting children of all learning abilities
• Have strong behaviour management and good communication skills
• Provide continued support for the teacher within a chosen classroom
• Carry out one to one and/or small group work with students
• Provide tuition and booster sessions with pupils working at a lower ability or on the Special Educational Needs register

You will:

• Have either a Degree or Masters
• Have experience on your CV where you have worked with students in some capacity (e.g., Youth Work, Teaching Assistant, University Ambassador, Graduate Tutor, etc.)
• Be passionate about working in a school
• Be ambitious with a strong yet also outgoing and warm personality
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Have experience of working in KS1 Classroom Settings

If you are interested in applying for this KS1 Teaching Assistant role in Canterbury, please email your CV to [e-mail] or call Academics today at 01227 666 555.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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