Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Location: Southsea
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2025

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them grow and thrive? We are looking for a dedicated Year 1 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and friendly team starting in January 2025.

About Us:

At our school we believe that every child deserves the best start in life. We are an inclusive and nurturing school with a strong commitment to providing high-quality education. Our mission is to create a stimulating environment where children can develop their skills, confidence, and love of learning. We are a close-knit team, and we work together to ensure every child is supported in their learning journey.

The Role:

As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the class teacher to deliver engaging and effective lessons. You will work closely with students to support their individual learning needs, helping to provide tailored interventions and encouragement both inside and outside the classroom. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting young children’s academic and social development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Year 1 class teacher with the delivery of lessons and activities.
• Support individual and small group learning, both in class and during interventions.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive attitudes towards learning.
• Work closely with the teacher to track and support the progress of students.
• Support students with additional learning needs, ensuring that they are engaged and included.
• Prepare and organise classroom resources and learning materials.
• Foster a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for all students.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting (desirable).
• A positive and proactive attitude with a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to engage children in their learning.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A well-resourced and stimulating working environment.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• A central location in Southsea with good transport links.

How to Apply:

If you are excited about supporting young children and want to be part of a passionate and dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV.

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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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