Primary Teaching Assistants

Due to our expanding role and the changing needs of our students, an opportunity has arisen for a number of Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team of staff. 

At this exciting time for the school, we are looking for individuals with a passion supporting children with SEND to join our friendly, hardworking team and make an impact on the learning of our students. The successful applicant will need to be flexible and prepared to assist pupils on a one to one basis as well as in small groups and whole class settings.

Key Duties:  

• To establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School.  
• To promote and encourage independence and personal development  
• Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day to day running of the class  
• To respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task presented to achieve the smooth running of the school. Some physical intervention may be needed upon occasion, full training on this will be provided.  
• To promote pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being.

Skills and Qualifications  

• GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.  
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (desirable but not essential)  
• Experience of working in a primary school environment is highly desirable.

If you are seeking a new role in the Nelson area then get in touch today by clicking the apply now links to submit your CV.

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.
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