Ta2 - Key Stage 1

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grange Primary School in Scunthorpe is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join our Key Stage 1 team. You will support learning, help children build confidence and develop essential early literacy and numeracy skills to become independent learners.

Working alongside KS1 teachers, you will provide targeted support, assist with phonics, reading, writing and maths, and help create a nurturing, inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's learning, preferably in Key Stage 1 or primary school.
• Good understanding of early literacy, numeracy and phonics.
• Patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships with children.
• High expectations and belief that every child can achieve.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support across the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Support delivery of phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics.
• Help children develop independence, resilience and positive attitudes toward learning.
• Support children with additional needs ensuring inclusion in classroom activities.
• Create a positive, engaging, well-organised learning environment.
• Support children's emotional wellbeing, social development and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers and colleagues to help every child make progress.

Skills

Supporting children's learning

KS1 experience

Phonics understanding

Literacy & numeracy

Job description

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Key Stage 1 team at The Grange Primary School.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development during these important early years of primary education, helping them build confidence, develop essential skills and become independent learners.

At The Grange Primary School, we believe that positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our nurturing, inclusive environment, where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their potential.

About the role:

Working alongside our Key Stage 1 teachers and wider team, you will:

Support teaching and learning across the Key Stage 1 curriculum, helping children develop their knowledge, skills and confidence.

Provide individual and small-group support, adapting activities to meet children's different learning needs.

Support the delivery of phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics.

Help children develop independence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning.

Support children with additional needs, ensuring they are fully included and able to participate in classroom activities.

Help create a positive, engaging and well-organised learning environment.

Support children's emotional wellbeing, social development and positive behaviour.

Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to help every child make progress.

About you:

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of supporting children's learning, ideally within a Key Stage 1 or primary school setting.

Has a good understanding of early literacy, numeracy and phonics.

Is patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships with children.

Has high expectations and believes that every child can achieve.

Can use their initiative, adapt to children's needs and work effectively as part of a team.

Is enthusiastic, flexible and willing to contribute to wider school life.

Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and helping every child succeed.

What we can offer:

At The Grange Primary School, you will be joining a supportive and dedicated team who are passionate about making a difference to children's lives.

We offer a welcoming school community, opportunities for professional development and the chance to play an important role in helping our children develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed.

We would warmly welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to ensuring every child feels supported, valued and ready to learn.

Safeguarding:

The Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.