Teaching Assistant | Accrington | Full-Time

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Chatburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Accrington is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils across a range of year groups in a welcoming primary school. You will work closely with the class teacher, help with daily activities, and provide 1:1 or small group support to raise attainment while building positive relationships with children and staff.

DBS checks and safeguarding training are in place. This full-time opportunity offers a collaborative team environment, ongoing training, and the

Qualifications

• Required qualifications and training as per safeguarding and DfE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day running of the classroom
• Working across different year groups depending on school needs
• Providing 1:1 support for individual pupils
• Delivering targeted small group interventions
• Supporting pupils with learning, confidence and engagement
• Assisting with general classroom tasks and preparing learning resources
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils stay focused
• Supporting children with differing abilities and additional needs
• Providing feedback to teachers regarding pupil progress

Job description

Teaching Assistant | Accrington | Full-Time

Location: Accrington
Position: Teaching Assistant
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Setting: Primary School

Are you an enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistant looking for your next full-time opportunity in Accrington?

We are seeking a confident and caring Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school, supporting pupils across a range of year groups. This is a varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with children and is happy to support wherever needed within the school.

The Role

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the class teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom
• Working across different year groups depending on the needs of the school
• Providing 1:1 support for individual pupils
• Delivering targeted small group interventions
• Supporting pupils with their learning, confidence and engagement
• Assisting with general classroom tasks and preparing learning resources
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils remain focused
• Supporting children with differing abilities and additional needs
• Providing feedback to teachers regarding pupil progress

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children, ideally within a primary school setting
• Is confident supporting pupils both 1:1 and in small groups
• Is flexible and happy to work across different year groups
• Has a patient, positive and nurturing approach
• Works well as part of a wider school team
• Is enthusiastic about helping children reach their full potential

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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