KS1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Lower Darwen; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Blackburn for the full academic year. You will support pupils with literacy, phonics and SEND needs while working closely with class teachers to deliver engaging activities.

The role offers a competitive hourly pay and a stable, supportive environment, with ongoing consultant guidance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of KS1 phonics and early reading development.
• Ability to deliver targeted interventions and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support in a KS1 setting.
• Assist with phonics sessions and early literacy activities.
• Deliver reading and writing interventions to individuals or small groups.
• Support pupils with SEND to access learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and assess learning activities.

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Blackburn

Role Type: Full Time, Academic Year

Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour

Setting: Mainstream Primary School

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a supportive primary school environment? We are seeking a committed KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Blackburn for a full-time role throughout the academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's learning and development, supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 both within the classroom and through targeted intervention work.

About the Role

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development. The role will involve a combination of general classroom support and delivering focused interventions designed to accelerate pupil progress.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing general classroom support within a KS1 setting.
• Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Delivering phonics interventions and supporting pupils to develop early literacy skills.
• Conducting phonics assessments and monitoring pupil progress.
• Delivering reading and writing intervention programmes to individuals and small groups.
• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to access learning successfully.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Assisting with classroom preparation, resources and assessment activities.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• Has previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Has experience supporting pupils within KS1.
• Has knowledge of phonics schemes and early reading development.
• Is confident delivering interventions and monitoring progress.
• Has experience supporting children with SEND.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is patient, adaptable and committed to helping children achieve their potential.
• Holds a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.

What We Offer

Competitive pay rate of £14.25 per hour.

Full-time role for the academic year.

Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive mainstream primary school.

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Opportunity to make a lasting difference to children's educational outcomes.

If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young learners in Key Stage 1, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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