Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in a vibrant primary school in Wigan. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals eager to gain classroom experience, whether you are an established professional or an aspiring teacher. You will work closely with students who need additional support, helping to foster their academic growth and development. The role involves collaborating with teachers, maintaining classroom behaviour, and engaging with parents to track student progress. Join a supportive team dedicated to nurturing young minds in a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Free Child Protection Training

Support for DBS Check

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting is necessary.
• Strong communication skills with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1-1 or in small groups with academic needs.
• Assist the class teacher in lesson preparation and behaviour management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of Childhood Development

Behaviour Management

Education

DBS Check

Safeguarding Training

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic individual seeking classroom experience within a mainstream Primary school?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a primary school located in Wigan seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their team. The individual must be passionate and enthusiastic about the development of young students. This is a great opportunity for either established Teaching Assistants or aspiring teachers looking for classroom experience.

• The school is in an excellent location with great transport links between Leigh and Westhoughton
• Opportunity to earn £85-£110 per day (dependent on experience)
• Full-time role

The role:

• Working 1-1 or in small groups with students who require additional academic support
• Assisting the class teacher in maintaining behaviour and ensuring the school's behaviour policies are followed
• Assisting the class teacher in preparing lessons and resources
• Liaising with staff members and parents, providing updates on the student’s academic progress and development

What we are looking for:

• Experience within a school is necessary, primary school setting is preferable
• Strong communication skills with both students and other members of staff
• Good understanding of childhood development and managing behaviours
• Safeguarding training (must be done through Teaching Personnel)

To be considered for this role, applicants must have a DBS registered on the update service or be willing to apply for one upon registering with Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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