Level 1 Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Access to highly skilled professionals

Hands-on experience in a schoolSetting

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain advertises a Level 1 Learning and Care Practitioner based at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School. The role supports pupils’ learning and care, prepares resources, and assists with classroom routines under the class teacher and SENDCo.

You will work with individuals or small groups to encourage focus and confidence, help maintain a safe, orderly environment, and promote positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• Full enhanced DBS check.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day learning and care of pupils
• Support pupils with their learning
• Help maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
• Prepare classroom resources
• Support individual or small group work
• Encourage pupils to stay focused and confident in their learning
• Promote good behaviour.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Based at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, this Level 1 teaching assistant post is advertised under the title Learning and Care Practitioner. The role supports pupils' learning and care, including preparing resources, working with individuals and small groups, and helping with classroom routines and behaviour. Working under the class teacher and SENDCo, the post also centres on pupils' social and emotional development. Appointment needs an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Assist with day-to-day learning and care of pupils
• Support pupils with their learning
• Help maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
• Prepare classroom resources
• Support individual or small group work
• Encourage pupils to stay focused and confident in their learning
• Promote good behaviour

What's required

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication skills
• Patience
• Willingness to learn

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What's offered

• Ongoing professional development
• Access to highly skilled professionals for support in the role
• Hands-on experience in a school setting