Do you tailor your support and guidance to help students reach their full potential?
Are you proactive, collaborative, and enthusiastic about contributing to a cohesive and successful team?
Can you work towards creating a classroom atmosphere where every student feels included and valued?
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive General Teaching Assistant to support our Year 5 class. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record working with upper Key Stage 2 students. Ability to maintain a positive and effective learning environment. The role is term time.
Hours : 8:30AM to 3:30PM Pay £13-£13.50.
Our client is a 3 form entry primary located in Lytham. This is an inclusive primary with a nursery provision attached and nest for SEND Pupils. This school strives to be a part of the community offering a new mums coffee club and support in early childhood along with supporting local food banks. This school endeavours to support accessibility to resources for all and has learnt to develop in modern ways which is reflected in their school building with the incorporation of new facilities and classrooms which complement the bones of the school. The facilities are modern, bright and include an outdoor playground, artificial grass and calm area to promote tranquillity. The nest unit is based within the school and incorporates the children into the main site as much as possible, they are hoping to achieve full integration by the close of this academic year.
These are some of your exciting Benefits:
... - Continuous career development opportunities
- Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process
- Free accredited training, both online and on-site
- Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
- local parking.
- Public Transport nearby.
- Support from an exciting network of Primary Schools.
- Access to free CPD.
- Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary Education.
- CV and application support.
- Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of £300 love 3 shop vouchers.
Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant involve:
- Reading, writing and SPAG support.
- Adjusting or breaking down activities to support participation and understanding. Develop a supportive relationship with the child that promotes self esteem and confidence.
- To develop knowledge and understanding of the specific academic, physical, emotional and behavioural needs of the child and respond to them effectively.
- To liaise with the Teacher and SENCO about the development and support needed at home and in school for the child.
- To provide the whole class, small groups and 1:1 support.
- Monitor and maintain records of the pupils progress.
- To assist with general school duties which may include setting up classrooms, preparing resources and displays and tidying and clearing away
- Supervision of children during lunch times and Supervision of children entering and leaving school premises.
Requirements:
- Possession of an Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to acquire a new one.
- Eligibility to work in the UK (please note that sponsorship is unavailable for this role).
- Preferred previous experience in educational settings, particularly schools.
- Provision of two recent professional references, a vital requirement for consideration.
- Experience working with young people
- Class management skills
- Comfortable managing challenging behaviour
- Able to engage with and motivate children
- TA Qualified
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If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity send your CV today as we would love to discuss it with you!
