Primary Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educators is looking for experienced Primary Teaching Assistants to work in various primary schools in Ipswich, UK. Responsibilities include supporting lessons, preparing the classroom, and engaging students either individually or in small groups. Ideal candidates should have experience in a primary educational setting, excellent communication skills, and strong behaviour management skills. This role may involve travel to different schools.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school or educational setting in the UK.
• Excellent communication skills for classroom support.
• Ability to manage behaviour effectively in Key Stage 1 and 2.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with lesson delivery.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons.
• Manage behaviour and engage learners.
• Work with learners 1-2-1 or in small groups.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Strong behaviour management skills

Confident communication skills

Motivating students

Job description

Job Description

Academics are currently looking for experienced Primary Teaching Assistants for day-to-day and short / long term roles within our partnership primary schools. Working across the Cheshire East can be diversified, meaning that we work with an assortment of primary schools and that we do have different requirements to suit.

We are proud to say that here at Academics we have had a strong record of placing many of our teaching assistants into permanent work following a successful period of long term supply within our primary schools.

Responsibilities of a Primary Teaching Assistant :

• Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson.
• Preparing the classroom for lessons, such as setting up equipment.
• Managing behaviour and engaging learners with their own learning.
• Working with learners either 1-2-1 or in small groups.
• Committed to support both the teacher and the students to succeed.

For this role, applicants who apply must :

• Have previous experience of working with children in a primary school or educational setting in the UK.
• Hold confident communication skills and will be an excellent motivator in the classroom (1-2-1 or small group support).
• Have strong behaviour management skills with the ability to support learners in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

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