KS1 Teaching Assistant - Bamber Bridge

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming primary school in Bamber Bridge seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant to support learning and behaviour, including 1:1 and small-group activities.

Ideal candidates may come from sports coaching, youth work or childcare backgrounds and will bring energy, patience and enthusiasm to help children develop confidence, communication and resilience in a busy classroom.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with KS1 pupils, especially 1:1 support.
• Sports coaching or youth work background welcomed.
• Enthusiastic, patient and confident with young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils and help them engage with learning.
• Support children’s social, emotional and academic development.
• Use sports coaching to build confidence, communication and teamwork.
• Assist small groups with activities and targeted interventions.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with the teacher and SEN team to support individual needs.
• Encourage independence and resilience in pupils.

Skills

Sports coaching

1:1 support

Engagement & teamwork

SEN awareness

Job description

KS1 Teaching Assistant - Bamber Bridge

per day Monday-Friday 8:45am-3:15pm

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming primary school in Bamber Bridge for a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a sports coaching background who is looking to bring their experience, energy and passion for working with children into a school environment. The role would be particularly suited to a sports coach who is interested in developing their experience supporting children on a 1:1 basis, including children with additional needs.

The Role

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to support pupils both within the classroom and through targeted 1:1 or small-group activities.

You will be involved in:

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils, helping them engage positively with their learning.
• Supporting children with their social, emotional and academic development.
• Using your sports and coaching skills to encourage confidence, communication, teamwork and positive behaviour.
• Supporting small groups of children with activities and interventions.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Working alongside the class teacher and SEN team to support individual pupils' needs.
• Encouraging children to develop independence and resilience.

About You

The school is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, patient and confident working with young children.

You may be a Teaching Assistant, sports coach, youth worker, graduate or someone with relevant childcare experience looking to develop a career within education.

Experience working with children is highly desirable, particularly experience supporting children on a 1:1 basis.

Experience supporting children or groups of children with SEN would also be highly desirable, although full training and support will be provided where appropriate.

A background in sports coaching, PE, youth work or similar would be particularly welcomed. The school would love to hear from someone who can use their sporting experience to help children develop their confidence, communication, teamwork and engagement.

Why This Role?

• Full-time, Monday-Friday position.
• 8:45am-3:15pm, making it a great fit for those looking for school-based hours.
• Excellent opportunity for a sports coach looking to transition into education.
• Gain valuable experience supporting children on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Work within a supportive primary school environment.
• Easily accessible by public transport from Preston town centre.
• On-site school car park available for those who drive.