Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join mainstream primary schools across Cirencester. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and wants to support their learning, confidence and development within a positive classroom environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to provide general classroom, one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils stay engaged and

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is desirable.
• School or classroom experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic.
• Confident communicating with children and staff.
• Reliable, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Qualifications are desirable but not always essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils with literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
• Keep pupils engaged, focused and motivated.
• Support positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Encourage children's confidence and independence.
• Prepare learning resources and classroom materials.
• Work closely with teachers and other school staff.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Job description

Prospero Teaching are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join mainstream primary schools across Cirencester. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and wants to support their learning, confidence and development within a positive classroom environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to provide general classroom, one-to-one and small-group support, helping pupils stay engaged and make progress across the curriculum. You'll play an important role in creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom where children feel supported and encouraged to achieve their potential.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Helping pupils with literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities
• Keeping pupils engaged, focused and motivated
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Encouraging children's confidence and independence
• Preparing learning resources and classroom materials
• Working closely with teachers and other school staff
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

Ideal candidate:

• Previous experience working with children is desirable
• School or classroom experience is beneficial but not essential
• Patient, caring and enthusiastic
• Confident communicating with children and staff
• Reliable, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not always essential