Primary Teaching Assistant - Darlington

Protocol Education Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in Darlington and surrounding areas. You will help children grow in confidence, assist teachers with lessons and behaviour management, and contribute to an inclusive, positive classroom environment.

We welcome applicants with experience in UK primary settings, a good grasp of the KS1/KS2 National Curriculum, and a proactive, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UK primary classroom.
• Good knowledge of KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum.
• A positive, patient and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to build confidence and understanding.
• Helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
• Supporting teachers with classroom activities and behaviour management.
• Encouraging every child to reach their full potential.

Skills

Experience in UK primary classroom

KS1/KS2 curriculum knowledge

Positive proactive approach

Strong communication and teamwork

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant

Every great classroom has someone who keeps it all together. Could that be you?

If you're an experienced Primary Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping children grow in confidence and reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

We're working with welcoming primary schools in Darlington and surrounding areas looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to build confidence and understanding
• Helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment
• Supporting teachers with classroom activities and behaviour management
• Encouraging every child to reach their full potential

What you'll need

• Experience supporting children in a UK primary classroom
• Good knowledge of the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum
• A positive, patient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday

Why join Protocol Education?

Finding your next role should be exciting, not stressful. That's where we come in.

When you join Protocol Education, you'll benefit from:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand what you're looking for
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• A simple registration process and local placements
• A referral scheme where you can earn rewards for recommending friends

We'll help you find a school where your skills are valued and every day makes a difference.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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