Teaching Assistant

Crawley Green Infant School; Luton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawley Green Infant School in England is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support in Early Years and/or Key Stage 1. The role includes 1:1 and small-group work, with occasional paid training days and term-time hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

A welcoming, collaborative team offers training and progression opportunities. Applicants should have some experience with children, good communication skills, and GCSEs at grade C in English and Maths.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of working with children.
• Ability to communicate well with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• GCSE English and maths at least grade C (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support in Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 classes.
• Assist pupils individually or in small groups (1:1, small group).
• Support across all subjects under teacher guidance.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C+)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant to work in Crawley Green Infant School within one of our Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 classes. The role will also involve working with pupils in a small group or 1:1 basis. This post would suit either someone with experience or a post graduate. This is a wonderful opportunity for an ambitious and hard working individual to support teaching and learning, working with a range of children with different backgrounds, abilities and needs. You would support in all subjects and would be guided by our brilliant teachers.

The hours are 8:30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday (term time only, with occasional paid training days).

This would include a 30 minute lunch duty.

Applications will be closed early if the right candidate is chosen prior to the set closing date

Candidates will need to:

• Have some experience or knowledge of working with children
• Be able to communicate well with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Have gained at least a Grade C or above (or the equivalent of) in GCSE English and maths

As a school, we offer the following:

• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team of staff
• A working environment in which staff are valued and appreciated
• Rewarding career progression opportunities and regular training

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.