KS1 Teaching Assistant
- Teaching Assistant
- Bishop Auckland
- Full Time
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The primary team at Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the heart of Bishop Auckland, they are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic General Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about education to support children’s learning and well-being across the school.
You will work closely with class teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences, support pupils both in and out of the classroom, and help create a positive and engaging school environment for all children.
Key Responsibilities
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Support pupils across Key Stage 1 during lessons, small group activities and 1:1 interventions
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Assist with the preparation of learning materials and classroom displays
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Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment
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Provide targeted support to children with a range of needs, including those requiring additional academic or emotional support
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Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes and school outings
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Work collaboratively with teaching staff to monitor and record pupil progress
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Contribute to the wider life of the school, including supporting whole-school events and enrichment activities
Essential:
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Experience working with or supporting children in an educational setting
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A calm, positive, and flexible approach to working with children and staff
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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A genuine interest in children’s learning and development
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Good basic literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths)
Desirable:
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A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3)
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Experience supporting pupils with SEND
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Familiarity with phonics (e.g., Little Wandle or Read Write Inc.) and key primary curriculum areas
We Offer:
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A supportive and experienced staff team with a dedicated consultant who will work directly with you
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Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who love learning
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High-quality professional development and training opportunities
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A school with a warm, inclusive ethos at the heart of the local Bishop Auckland community
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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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