Primary Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 1

Aspire People; Salford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate opportunities

Competitive daily pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in Manchester and surrounding areas, with opportunities supporting Year 1 and Year 2 pupils. You will be involved in phonics, early reading and writing, and supporting maths and other curriculum activities.

The ideal candidate will have KS1 experience, a positive and nurturing approach, and be available for full-time or regular part-time work.

Qualifications

• Has relevant experience working within a UK primary school.
• Has recent KS1 experience.
• Understands early primary learning and development.
• Confident supporting phonics and early literacy.
• Positive and nurturing approach.
• Available for full-time or regular part-time work.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within KS1 classrooms.
• Assist pupils with phonics, early reading and writing.
• Support Maths and other curriculum activities.
• Work with small groups and individual pupils.
• Help pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Support classroom routines and positive behaviour.
• Assist pupils with SEND where required.
• Work closely with the class teacher.

Skills

KS1 experience

Phonics

Small groups

Behaviour support

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 1

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting children during the early stages of their primary education?

Aspire People are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas, with opportunities supporting pupils in Year 1 and Year 2.

We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic candidates who have recent KS1 experience and are confident helping pupils develop their early learning skills.

With opportunities available now, we are keen to hear from candidates looking for full-time or regular part-time work.

The Role:

• Supporting teaching and learning within KS1 classrooms
• Assisting pupils with phonics, early reading and writing
• Supporting Maths and other curriculum activities
• Working with small groups and individual pupils
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Supporting classroom routines and positive behaviour
• Assisting pupils with SEND where required
• Working closely with the class teacher

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has relevant experience working within a UK primary school
• Has recent experience supporting KS1 pupils
• Understands early primary learning and development
• Is confident supporting phonics and early literacy
• Has a positive and nurturing approach
• Is available for full-time or regular part-time work

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Immediate and ongoing opportunities
• Daily supply and long-term roles
• Full-time and part-time work
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across a network of local schools

Recent UK primary school experience is essential for these opportunities.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks