KS1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Nelson; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support children's learning and development in KS1. This role offers the opportunity to create a stimulating environment and work collaboratively with teachers and parents. If you are passionate about nurturing young minds and have the relevant qualifications, this is an exciting chance to make a positive impact. Join a team committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare while enjoying the benefits of professional training and support.

Benefits

Free Child Protection Training

Assistance with Enhanced DBS Check

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Passion for creating a nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging learning environment for children.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons to small groups.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Understanding of KS1 Curriculum

Experience with SEMH Needs

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

If you are passionate about making a difference to children’s development and learning, this role may be for you! You will need to be able to build relationships with children, staff and families to enable the best possible outcomes for our children.

One of our Todmorden schools is seeking a full-time and part-time Teaching Assistant to work in KS1.

• Hours: Full-time 8:30 – 15:30
• Pay: £13.75 - £14.50
• Location: Nelson

Your responsibilities:

- Create a stimulating and engaging learning environment.

- Work collaboratively with teachers, other professionals and parents.

- Commit to the wider life of the school and the community of the school.

- Assist the class teacher with delivering lessons and sessions to small groups.

- Have an understanding of children’s needs so that interventions can be planned and delivered.

- Establish trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them in order to support their needs.

Requirements:

- Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification

- Relevant experience working with children, within a school setting.

- A good understanding of the KS1 curriculum

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Have a passion for creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

- Experience supporting children with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

- Enhanced DBS – assistance provided if required

How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and have the relevant experience, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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