Teaching Assistant

Distinction Education Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunities

Placement support

Job summary

Distinction Education Ltd in Gloucester is seeking a General Teaching Assistant to join a primary school, supporting a Year 1 class and helping pupils make progress across the curriculum.

You will assist the Year 1 teacher with day-to-day activities, work with individuals and small groups, support early reading, phonics, writing and maths, and help create a welcoming, engaging learning environment while encouraging confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school, particularly within KS1 or Year 1.
• Previous school experience is desirable rather than essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Year 1 teacher with day-to-day classroom activities
• Working with individual pupils and small groups
• Supporting early reading, phonics, writing and maths
• Helping children remain engaged with their learning
• Providing additional support to pupils who require extra help
• Encouraging confidence and independence
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Helping to create a welcoming and engaging learning environment

Job description

Location: Gloucester

Year Group: Year 1 / KS1

Position: General Teaching Assistant

Pay: £92.56 – £110 per day PAYE

Start Date: ASAP

Agency: Distinction Education Ltd

General Teaching Assistant – Year 1

Distinction Education is looking for an enthusiastic and caring General Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Gloucester, working within a Year 1 class.

This is a general classroom-based Teaching Assistant position, supporting the class teacher and helping children make positive progress across the curriculum.

As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting children as they develop their confidence and independence within Key Stage 1.

What Will You Be Doing?

Your responsibilities as a General Teaching Assistant will include:

• Supporting the Year 1 teacher with day-to-day classroom activities
• Working with individual pupils and small groups
• Supporting early reading, phonics, writing and maths
• Helping children remain engaged with their learning
• Providing additional support to pupils who require extra help
• Encouraging confidence and independence
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Helping to create a welcoming and engaging learning environment

Who Are We Looking For?

Ideally, you will have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school, particularly within KS1 or Year 1.

However, previous school experience is desirable rather than essential.

We are also keen to hear from candidates who have strong experience working with children in other settings, including:

• Nurseries and childcare settings
• Youth clubs and children's organisations
• Children's residential settings
• Sports coaching
• Tutoring
• Holiday clubs
• Care or support roles involving children and young people
• Other child-focused organisations

Why Join This Role?

• £92.56 – £110 per day PAYE
• Long-term Teaching Assistant opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a Gloucester primary school
• Support from Distinction Education throughout your placement
• Suitable for experienced Teaching Assistants and candidates looking to transfer into education

Safeguarding

Distinction Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with current statutory safeguarding requirements, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)