Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant 

Position: Teaching Assistant
Start Date: Febuary 2025
Salary: £12.90 - £15 (competitive, dependant on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a real difference in their education? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and welcoming school team, providing targeted interventions in phonics and numeracy for children in Key Stage 1 (KS1).

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant focusing on interventions, you will:

• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver high-quality, targeted support in phonics and numeracy.
• Lead small group and one-to-one sessions to help pupils achieve their learning goals.
• Use your creativity and empathy to engage and inspire children, helping to build their confidence and skills.
• Monitor and report on progress, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
• Support the classroom environment as needed, promoting positive behaviour and fostering a love of learning.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A passion for education and helping young learners succeed.
• Experience working with children in a school setting, ideally with knowledge of phonics schemes such as Letters and Sounds or Read Write Inc.
• Strong numeracy skills and confidence in supporting KS1-level mathematics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• A proactive, flexible, and patient approach to working in a busy school environment.

Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not essential, experience in a similar role and/or relevant training (e.g., Teaching Assistant qualifications, phonics training) will be desired.

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on children's lives at a crucial stage in their education.

If you are ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our school, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV . Please include details of your relevant experience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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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