Year 4 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Well-resourced classrooms

Supportive school community

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Blackburn is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support learning in a Year 4 class. The role involves assisting the class teacher, supporting individuals and groups, and promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with primary-aged children, a positive and nurturing approach, and strong communication and teamwork skills. This is a full-time position with safeguarding responsibilities and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children (desirable).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive, patient and nurturing approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and help children achieve their full potential.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Assist in preparing classroom resources and maintaining an organised learning environment.
• Support children with a range of learning needs, adapting activities where appropriate.
• Supervise pupils during lessons, playtimes, visits and other activities as required.
• Contribute to assessing pupils' progress by providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

Strong comms & teamwork

Positive nurturing approach

Job description

Position: Teaching Assistant (Year 4)

Location: Blackburn

Hours: [Full-time]

Start Date: November after half term

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to support learning in our Year 4 class. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's education by working closely with the class teacher to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and help children achieve their full potential.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Assist in preparing classroom resources and maintaining an organised learning environment.
• Support children with a range of learning needs, adapting activities where appropriate.
• Supervise pupils during lessons, playtimes, educational visits, and other school activities as required.
• Contribute to assessing pupils' progress by providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Promote the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils at all times.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with primary-aged children (desirable).
• Has a positive, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is enthusiastic about supporting children's academic, social, and emotional development.
• Can use initiative while working under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Friendly and dedicated staff who work collaboratively.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Well-resourced classrooms and a positive learning environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.

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.
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