Y5 Teaching Assistant

Job Advert: Experienced Year 5 Teaching Assistant
Location: Burnley, BB12
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: January 2025
Salary: £12.90 - £13.50

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young learners?
A school in Burnley is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 5 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our talented teaching staff to help deliver an outstanding education to our Year 5 pupils.

About Us

At our school, we are committed to providing a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where children thrive academically and personally. We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos, promoting a love of learning, and encouraging each child to reach their full potential. Our teaching assistants are valued members of the team, supporting both students and teachers in delivering high-quality lessons and creating a positive classroom environment.

Role Overview

As a Year 5 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support the learning and development of students. Your role will include:

-          Providing individual and group support to students with a range of abilities, ensuring they are fully engaged and progressing in their learning.

-          Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom management, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.

-          Supporting children with additional needs, both in and out of the classroom, with targeted interventions where necessary.

-          Helping to monitor and assess pupils' progress, providing feedback to the class teacher and contributing to reports.

-          Promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment, ensuring all students are supported emotionally and socially.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

-          Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally with experience supporting Year 5 or Key Stage 2 students.

-          A strong understanding of the National Curriculum and how to support children in meeting their learning objectives.

-          Experience working with children with a range of learning needs, including SEN (Special Educational Needs), is desirable.

-          The ability to build strong relationships with students, fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment.

-          Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

-          A proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach to supporting learning.

What We Offer

-          A friendly, supportive team of staff who are passionate about making a difference.

-          Opportunities for professional development and training.

-          A welcoming school community with excellent relationships between staff, pupils, and parents.

-          A positive and inclusive school culture where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Please apply for this role by attaching your CV and identifying the experience you have had working with KS2 children.

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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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