Teaching Assistant

Humly; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Humly is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Southampton. The role supports KS1/KS2 to create a safe, engaging environment for young learners and assists with daily activities during term time.

Typical hours are 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £14.24 per hour. Prior UK education experience and strong English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high level of English comprehension and communication.
• Must have 3 months experience of working in education within the UK.
• Must be calm, understanding, confident and friendly.
• School, children's club, nursery or youth work experience required.
• Understand the need to provide a stimulating, caring and consistent environment for young children.
• Professional, nurturing and 'can do' approach.
• Commitment and dependability within the workplace with ability to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• You will be required to support the teacher in providing a safe, interesting and stimulating environment for all children.
• You will work within a friendly team to achieve the aims and objectives of each day and to ensure a high standard of academic, emotional, social and intellectual support throughout the day.
• You may be supporting students who have specific educational needs on a 1:1 basis or helping with whole class activities or working independently with small groups.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching and Learning Support

Job description

Join a supportive primary school environment where you'll make a real difference in young children's educational journey every day.

Salary: £14.24 per hour

Hours: School hours (Typical hours are 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday) Term Time Only

Location: Southampton

Primary School Teaching Assistants required to support students in KS1 and KS2 classes. Successful candidates will need experience of working with 4 - 11 year old's, be reliable, articulate and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities:

You will be required to support the teacher in providing a safe, interesting and stimulating environment for all children. You will work within a friendly team to achieve the aims and objectives of each day and to ensure a high standard of academic, emotional, social and intellectual support throughout the day. You may be supporting students who have specific educational needs on a 1:1 basis or helping with whole class activities or working independently with small groups.

Requirements:

• Must have a high level of English comprehension and communication

• Must have 3 months experience of working in education within the UK

• Must be calm, understanding, confident and friendly

• School, children's club, nursery or youth work experience required

• Understand the need to provide a stimulating, caring and consistent environment for young children

• Professional, nurturing and 'can do' approach

• Commitment and dependability within the workplace with ability to use initiative

Experience supporting classroom learning. NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching and Learning Support preferred.