Primary teaching assistant

If you have experience supporting pupils as a teaching assistant in Primary, Secondary or in SEN schools and are looking for a position that will compliment and reward your skill set – this role may be of interest to you.

An OFSTED graded ‘Good’ Primary school located in Huntingdon are looking for a Teaching Assistant to take on a supporting role in a year 6 class in order to provide additional support to a pupil with an EHCP in place and additional learning needs. The pupil is capable of working independently, but sometimes needs help when feeling overwhelmed or over-stimulated.

The role is full-time, working on a 1:1 basis and is expected to last until the end of the academic year. In your role, you will be expected to monitor and assess the progress of pupil and assist in their progression through learning. You will also need to offer general support and aid in the overall running of the class alongside the class teacher.

If you have:

• Prior Teaching Assistant Experience
• Your own method of transport and full driving license.
• Completed training courses relevant to a career in education such as: Prevent Training, Safeguarding, Child Protection
• NVQ Level 3 – Relevant to working within schools
• Experience offering 1:1 support to SEN pupils with challenging behaviour

We would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with James, our Primary Specialist Consultant, via email to James.cox@teachingpersonnel.com

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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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