KS1 Teaching Assistant | PPA Cover & CPD Opportunity

Marlfields Primary School; Congleton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlfields Primary School in Congleton is seeking an enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. The role is full-time for 32.5 hours per week during term time plus insets, including 27.5 hours as a TA and 5 hours covering 2 PPA sessions at HLTA Grade 7 rate.

You should have experience with primary-aged children, ideally a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, and be prepared to undertake CPD and an induction programme.

Qualifications

• Experience with primary aged children in a school setting.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake suitable professional development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the teacher to deliver effective learning opportunities accessible for all.
• Promoting positive behavioural management strategies.
• Providing support to pupils to achieve learning goals regardless of starting points.
• Supervising pupils for a curriculum activity under the guidance of a qualified teacher.
• Assisting the teacher with planning learning activities.
• Assisting with day-to-day routines of a classroom.
• Assisting the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and recording progress.
• Planning and Leading curriculum lessons to cover PPA sessions.

Skills

Experience with primary aged children

Team player

Behaviour management

Phonics knowledge

Willingness to undertake training

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Marlfields Primary School in Congleton is seeking an enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. The role is full-time for 32.5 hours per week during term time plus insets, including 27.5 hours as a TA and 5 hours covering 2 PPA sessions at HLTA Grade 7 rate.

You should have experience with primary-aged children, ideally a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, and be prepared to undertake CPD and an induction programme.