Teaching Assistant - Ks1

Teaching Personnel; Rishton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Long-term potential

Valuable experience

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Preston on a full-time basis. The role supports KS1 pupils and works closely with class teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences.

The position starts Monday 2nd November, with hours 8:45am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. The role offers competitive pay of £14.25 per hour and a route to longer-term opportunities for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children within a school setting is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in Key Stage 1 during classroom lessons and activities.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and resource organisation.
• Supporting children with varying learning needs to access the curriculum effectively.
• Collaborating with teaching staff to promote pupil progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient

Proactive approach

Job description

Location: Preston
Start Date: Monday 2nd November
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:30pm
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour

KS1 Teaching Assistant Required - Preston

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Preston on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development in Key Stage 1 and is looking for a long-term role within a supportive school environment.

The position is due to start on Monday 2nd November and will involve working closely with class teachers to provide high-quality support to pupils across the KS1 curriculum.

The Role

• Supporting pupils in Key Stage 1 during classroom lessons and activities.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and resource organisation.
• Supporting children with varying learning needs to access the curriculum effectively.
• Collaborating with teaching staff to promote pupil progress and wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children within a school setting is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, patient, and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils and staff.
• Understanding of the KS1 curriculum would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive primary school.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Potential for the role to become longer term for the right candidate.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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.
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