Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A lovely primary school in Reading seeks a Teaching Assistant enthusiastic about supporting children. This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience in education while assisting qualified teachers. Committed candidates will have opportunities for teacher training after one academic year. Ideal for graduates or those with childcare experience.

Benefits

Teacher training opportunity

Qualifications

• Keen to support children and help them reach academic milestones.
• Must have eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Commitment to stay for the duration of the school year.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to the class and assist students needing extra attention.
• Support the class teacher with lesson setup and behavior management.
• Help supervise outdoor activities and school outings.

Skills

Passion for education

Ability to engage with children

Compassion

Proactivity

Education

Graduates welcome to apply

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to start a career in education? Are you keen to support children and help them to reach their academic milestones?

A lovely primary school in Reading are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join them as soon as possible.

What the role as a Primary Teaching Assistant entails:

Your role will mostly entail providing academic support to the class as a whole. Some students may require extra attention and you will assist and support them, ensuring they reach their goals! You may provide this support, either 1 to 1 or in small groups.

While you embark on supporting these students, will learn all the necessary qualities to make an amazing teacher. If you are looking to apply for your teacher training, this experience will surely set you apart from others!

While you will be supporting the classroom and students, you will also support the class teacher. This will look like helping to set up of lessons, tidying and clearing up after lessons, providing general supervision of the class and help with behaviour management. You may also be asked to help with school outings and help supervise outdoor activities.

This is a great opportunity for you to work alongside qualified teachers, individuals who have been through the training and will give you great advice!

The Successful Teaching Assistant:

The successful teaching assistant will be enthusiastic and keen to get stuck in. You will have a passion to work with children and make a difference in the education sector. You must be calm and compassionate and be able to facilitate a fun and engaging learning environment for your students. You must be proactive and be able to match your approach to fit the needs of the child you are working with. You should also be committed and willing to stay for duration of the school year

Teacher training will be an option to those individuals who stay on with the school for an academic year.

Key information regarding the role:

• Primary Teaching Assistant
• Reading
• Ages 4 - 11
• ASAP start
• 85 to 95 per day
• Teacher training opportunity

Graduates are most welcome to apply. As are those with relevant childcare experience. If you are looking to embark on a career in education, this is also a great place to start.

Please note that you must have eligibility to live and work in the UK. Sponsorships are not offered.

If you feel you have what it takes to be a great Teaching Assistant, apply soon. You can apply directly to this advert if interested.

Primary TA - Teaching Assistant - Reading - ASAP start - Teacher Training