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Intervention Teaching Assistant

Date posted : 01/03/21
£300 - 330 per week

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The Headteacher and SENCO of a large Primary School in Preston are on the look out for TWO Teaching Assistants to work in school on a full-time basis across KS1 and KS2.

Role 1:

Y1 Intervention teaching assistant – Monday-Friday term time only 8:45-15:15. This role involves working alongside small groups across Key Stage 1 specifically in Year 1 closing gaps through interventions. The interventions will be specifically targeting Reading and Writing. This is a new role in school to begin ASAP and will continue until July 2021 with the likelihood to be extended into the 2021/22 academic year.

Role 2:

Y4 intervention teaching assistant – Monday-Friday term time only 8:45-15:15. This role involves working alongside small groups across Key Stage 2 specifically in Year 4 closing gaps in learning specifically though interventions targeted at English and Maths. This is a new role in school to begin ASAP and will continue until July 2021 with the likelihood to be extended into the 2021/22 academic year.

 

Essentials:

-          Have at least 20 days school-based experience within the last 18 months.

-          Hold a Level 2 childcare qualification or equivalent.

-          Have high expectations for all pupils.

-          Have the confidence and ability to liaise with class teachers and SLT regarding individual children and their progress.

-          Have the ability to differentiate activities to suit the needs of individual pupils.

-          Be a positive role model for all children.

-          Enjoy working as part of a large team within a busy school environment.

 

Preferred:

-          Have experience of working alongside children with EAL.

-          Have paid experience within a school.

-          Have experience of working alongside children with SEN.

-          Have experience within Y1 or Y4.

 

The Headteacher is keen to meet suitable candidates for both posts as soon as possible, therefore if you would like to be considered, please do not hesitate to contact Chloe at Teaching Personnel with a copy of your CV and we will contact you to discuss next steps. Chloe.gardiner@teachingpersonnel.com

**Rates of pay are competitive for work of this nature and vary from GBP300-GBP330 per week dependant upon experience.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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 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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