KS1 General Teaching Assistant

KS1 General Teaching Assistant

Experience working in Year 1 and Year 2 is a necessity

Good levels of written and spoken English is also a necessity

Opportunity to work in a forward thinking primary school supporting children in KS1

THIS IS A SUPER OPPORTUNITY FOR ANY NEW OR EXPERIENCED TEACHING ASSISTANT.

What is the position?

This is a position in an Ofsted graded GOOD primary school on the outskirts of Blackburn. The role will be to begin as soon as next week with the view to continuing until at least Christmas 2019. The school are keen to appoint a candidate with a bright and bubbly personality and preferably someone who can build solid relationships with the children. You will be expected to support groups of children, specifically in Maths, Reading and Writing. As the children will be mainly KS1 aged, there is a huge responsibility on the staff to make sure they are well supported and given the tools to succeed in school. The Head teacher is keen to support her KS1 children with intelligent staff members who can extend learning opportunities in phonics and particularly in writing quality. The role is to cover a member of staff who is not expected back in school and so there is good long term longevity. There may be an option for the school to take a member of staff onto a school contract, and so it is important that the successful candidate works hard to make a positive impression. The working hours are expected to be 0900-1530 with ½ hour unpaid lunch. You will work under the leadership of the class teacher and be line-managed by the SENCO in school. You will have the opportunity to share best practice at INSET sessions; receive regular feedback and observations; undergo detailed appraisals.

Who can apply for this role?

Anyone can apply for this position; however there must be certain experiences and qualifications you hold to be considered initially. They are as follows;

Level 2 or 3 teaching assistant qualification or degree level in an equivalent subject.

Experience (paid or voluntary) working as a teaching assistant in KS1

Good written and spoken language

Experience of working alongside children with varying abilities and behaviours

Experience in line with the National Curriculum, particularly in KS1

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