Year 3 Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 class at a welcoming primary school in the Rushcliffe Borough of Nottingham. The role starts immediately and runs initially until the October half term, with potential to continue based on school needs.

Ideal candidates have experience with children, a nurturing approach and good communication. An Enhanced DBS is preferred or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with children in a school or education setting.
• Experience in Key Stage 2 is advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.
• Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Positive, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 3 class teacher with teaching and learning activities.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups with pupils.
• Assist with literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Help pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom preparation and day-to-day activities.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Patient and nurturing

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

TA qualification desirable

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Full-Time | Year 3 | Immediate Start | Initially Until October Half Term

Are you an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a primary school?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 class at a welcoming primary school in the Rushcliffe Borough of Nottingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, graduate, or someone with relevant experience working with children to join a supportive school environment and make a real difference to pupils' learning and development.

The role is available to start as soon as possible and will initially run until the October half term, with the potential for the position to continue depending on the needs of the school.

The Role

As a Year 3 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils throughout their learning and help create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Year 3 class teacher with teaching and learning activities.
• Working with pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Supporting children who may require additional help with their learning.
• Assisting with literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
• Supporting children with additional needs where required.
• Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and general day-to-day activities.

We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within a school or education setting.
• Experience supporting pupils in Key Stage 2 would be advantageous.
• A positive, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children.
• A proactive and adaptable attitude.The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential if you have relevant experience working with children.

• Competitive pay of £95-£100 per day, depending on experience.