Year 1 Teaching Assistant Job

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A Bristol-based primary school seeks a dedicated teaching assistant to support a Year 1 pupil on a 1:1 basis. This full-time temporary position is ideal for someone with experience in supporting young learners and implementing behavior strategies. Successful candidates will enjoy benefits like free training and a long-term contract option.

Benefits

Free training

DBS cost covered upfront

Full holiday entitlement

Access to exclusive vacancies

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• 40 days of referenceable experience in the last 2 years supporting pupils.
• Ability to commit to a long-term full-time contract.
• Experience in implementing various strategies for learning.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil on a 1:1 basis in Year 1.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to create an inclusive environment.
• Hold intervention and booster sessions to enhance the pupil's progress.

Skills

Supporting pupils aged 4–11

Implementing positive behaviour strategies

Delivering intervention and booster sessions

Education

NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

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Hays Recruitment is proud to support a Bristol-based primary school in appointing a motivated and reliable teaching assistant. This role involves supporting a male pupil in Year 1 for the remainder of the academic year. The position is full-time and temporary.

Your new role

As a teaching assistant, you will support a pupil on a 1:1 basis within the Year 1 class. You will collaborate with the class teacher to create a stimulating, engaging, and inclusive environment by adapting learning materials to meet the pupil's needs. Your responsibilities include promoting learning and engagement through positive behaviour strategies such as DOJO/reward charts, brain breaks, now & next, and positive reinforcement. Additionally, you will hold intervention and booster sessions across core subjects to support the pupil's progress.

What you'll need to succeed

• Full "Right to Work" in the UK
• At least 40 days of referenceable experience supporting pupils aged 4–11 in a classroom within the last 2 years
• Experience delivering intervention and booster sessions
• Experience implementing positive behaviour strategies
• Ability to commit to a long-term, full-time contract
• NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not essential

What you'll get in return

If successful, you will receive support and guidance from a senior accredited recruitment consultant, along with a range of benefits:

• Free training
• DBS cost covered upfront
• Long-term contract
• Full holiday entitlement
• Access to exclusive vacancies
• Refer a Friend scheme