Job Advertisement: Primary School Teaching Assistant – Level 1-2
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
About Us:
We are an innovative provider of education and care, supporting primary school children aged 5-11. Our school is situated in the vibrant city of Norwich, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for both students and staff.
The Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant – Level 1-2 to join our dynamic team. As a Teaching Assistant, your primary responsibility is to support the learning and general wellbeing of our primary school children, ensuring each child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Your duties may extend to supporting care needs and implementing positive behaviour management strategies tailored to individual children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish warm, caring, and supportive relationships with pupils to create a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
- Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality, challenging, and differentiated educational activities.
- Participate in planning and evaluating learning activities.
- Provide meaningful feedback on pupil attainment and progress.
- Assist in monitoring, assessing, recording, and reporting pupils' progress in line with school policies.
- Support positive behaviour and concentration levels, adapting responses to changes or escalations in behaviour.
- Contribute to the whole Day Curriculum, promoting pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development, and spiritual well-being.
Requirements:
- Experience working with primary school children in an employed or voluntary setting.
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as required.
- Recognised qualification at Level 2 or above in Support work for Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent is desirable but not mandatory.
- GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
- Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
- A strong desire to prioritize the child's needs and treat each child as an individual.
- Positive and creative approach in assisting to meet pupils’ individual needs.
Duties may vary, requiring flexibility and a willingness to assist as needed in our Norwich primary school.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and contribute to their educational journey. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team at this exceptional primary school in Norwich.
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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