KS2 Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Ashford. This full-time position offers the chance to work closely with KS2 students, providing essential support for their educational needs, especially those with special educational needs (SEN). You'll play a vital role in enhancing students' learning experiences through tailored Maths and Phonics assistance. With opportunities for professional development and training, this role promises a rewarding experience in a nurturing environment that values educational growth. If you are passionate about supporting children's learning and development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Dedicated Consultant Support

Access to CPD Courses

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant is highly desirable.
• Holding a L2 or L3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple children across KS1 and KS2 with SEN.
• Provide dedicated Maths and Phonics support on a 1:1 basis.
• Assess student progress and discuss with teachers and parents.

Skills

Teaching Assistant Experience

SEN Support

Maths Support

Phonics Support

Communication Skills

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

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Tradewind Recruitment are sourcing for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work in a Primary School in Ashford. This role will be working with their KS2 year groups. This is a full-time role to start ASAP and will be a temp contract till the end of the academic year with the possibility of being extended. There will be training and additional CPD provided too.

The school is a single form entry primary school in Ashford and is graded GOOD by Ofsted in all areas. The school was observed to have an ambitious curriculum and has taken great steps to improve pupils outcomes and this has led them to be fully engaged with their education. They also identify and support the needs of the children with SEND very well. The school is based fairly close to the centre of Maidstone and is easily accessible via public transport and on site parking.

Benefits of working with Tradewind Recruitment

• We offer highly competitive and fair rates of pay, paying to scale for all long-term/perm responsibilities.
• A specialised, highly experienced, and dedicated Consultant to be your main point of contact.
• An independent and experienced Compliance team to ensure you can continue working.
• Tradewind works with the National College and can offer over 2500 accredited courses that you would have access to, so you will be able to complete CPD at your own convenience.

The Role

• Working as both a main class and dedicated SEN TA. This will be primarily supporting multiple children across KS1 and KS2, currently undergoing assessment for SEN.
• Working on a 1:1 basis providing dedicated Maths and Phonics support.
• Assessing students' progress and discussing development with Teachers, Parents/Carers, and external agencies if necessary.
• Undertaking CPD if the role requires it, in which you will be accredited for.

Requirements

• Experience working as a main class Teaching Assistant would be highly desirable.
• Holding a L2 or L3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be highly desirable but not essential.
• Experience working with children with SEN within an education, pastoral, or personal setting would be highly desirable
• Either have, or be willing to get, an enhanced DBS on the update service.