Teaching Assistant Bishop Auckland

Join Our Team as a Reception Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with diverse needs? We are looking for a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to join our team in Bishop Auckland to start on a hort-short term afternoon basis (12:30 pm – 3:30 pm) with the potential to move to a full-day role.

The Role:

• A supportive and inclusive learning environment with opportunities to make a real difference.
• A dynamic role working across the classroom, sensory room, and 1:1 support.
• Collaboration with a great team including another staff member to support up to 6 children with high levels of ASD in the sensory room.
• Potential for increased hours and transition to a full-day position based on need.
• Ongoing training and support to help you thrive in the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general in-class support during Reception lessons.
• Assist with small group work in our sensory room, supporting children with high levels of ASD.
• Offer 1:1 support for a pupil with SEMH needs, fostering their emotional and educational development.
• Help create a calm and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with children, particularly in Early Years or with additional needs (ASD and SEMH).
• A patient, compassionate, and flexible approach.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to working collaboratively with staff, children, and families.
• Ideally, some experience supporting children in a 1:1 or small group setting.

If you’re ready to make a positive impact in a Reception setting and work with children with diverse needs, we’d love to hear from you!

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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