Teaching Assistant

Class Education; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Letchworth Garden City seeks a Part-Time Teaching Assistant for mornings only. The role involves supporting class teachers and helping pupils with their learning and development in a caring and inclusive environment. Candidates should have experience working with children and be committed to reliable morning hours. This position offers a supportive school community, along with opportunities for professional development and training.

Benefits

Supportive staff and leadership team

Opportunities for training and professional development

Friendly school community

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• Patient and nurturing attitude towards learners.
• Reliable and committed to working only mornings.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and engagement in lessons.
• Assist the class teacher with classroom activities and preparation.
• Provide additional support to individuals or small groups as needed.
• Help create a positive and safe learning environment.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development.

Skills

Experience working with children

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Enthusiasm for supporting young learners

Job description

Part-Time Teaching Assistant (Mornings Only)

Letchworth Garden City

Class Education are working with a Letchworth Primary School who are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join there supportive team on a part-time, mornings-only basis.

About the Role

• Hours: Mornings only (exact hours to be confirmed, typically during the school day)
• Contract: Part-time, term-time only
• Start date: As soon as possible

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing, both in the classroom and in small groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and engagement in lessons
• Assist the class teacher with classroom activities and preparation
• Provide additional support to individuals or small groups as needed
• Help create a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
• Support pupils' social and emotional development

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have experience working with children (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
• Be patient, nurturing and enthusiastic about supporting young learners
• Have good communication and teamwork skills
• Be reliable and committed to morning-only working hours
• Share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We Offer

• A friendly and welcoming school community
• Supportive staff and leadership team
• Opportunities for training and professional development

Class Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.