Primary Classroom Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a Primary Classroom Assistant in Bath. This role supports primary school children with learning difficulties and provides opportunities for career progression towards roles such as a Teacher or Speech and Language Therapist. Applicants should be graduates or have relevant experience and excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive daily rate and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Excellent on-site training

Career progression opportunities

Support for DBS Check

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check is required.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs is beneficial.
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience for students.
• Provide behaviour and pastoral support.
• Work individually and in small groups with students.
• Ensure the safeguarding of students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Practical approach

Education

Graduate in a relevant field (psychology, criminology)

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Primary Classroom Assistant - Bath

Do you have a passion for supporting primary school children with Learning Difficulties, including Autism, and Speech, Language & Communication needs?

• Start ASAP
• Bath –BA2
• Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students
• Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 15:30pm, term time only
• £90 - £110 per day, dependent on experience

A Primary Classroom Assistant role is an excellent way to get your ‘foot in the door’ to a psychologist career, providing the opportunity to work closely and network with other teams of professionals, gaining relevant experience, and expanding your knowledge and skillset.

Career progression routes include Teacher, Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes.

Job Role and Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in providing the learning experience of students
• Behaviour and pastoral support
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Ensure safeguarding of students
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate paperwork

Requirements and Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check (We can assist with this)
• Graduate in a relevant field such as psychology or criminology OR a good education background (GCSEs in Maths and English) plus prior experience working with children with special educational needs
• Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Practical approach to meet the individual needs of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

If you are interested in this Primary Classroom Assistant role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Daily pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay

Primary Classroom Assistant – Bath