Primary Teaching Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic individual seeking classroom experience within a mainstream Primary school?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a primary school located in Wigan seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their team. The individual must be passionate and enthusiastic about the development of young students. This is a great opportunity for either established Teaching Assistants or aspiring teachers looking for classroom experience.

• The school is in an excellent location with great transport links between Leigh and Westhoughton
• Opportunity to earn £85-£110 per day (dependent on experience)
• Full-time role

The role:

• Working 1-1 or in small groups with students who require additional academic support
• Assisting the class teacher in maintaining behaviour and ensuring the schools behaviour policies are followed
• Assisting the class teacher in preparing lessons and resources
• Liaising with staff members and parents, providing updates on the student’s academic progress and development

What we are looking for:

• Experience within a school is necessary, primary school setting is preferable
• Strong communication skills with both students and other members of staff
• Good understanding of childhood development and managing behaviours
• Safeguarding training (must be done through Teaching Personnel)

To be considered for this role, applicants must have a DBS registered on the update service or be willing to apply for one upon registering with Teaching Personnel.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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