Teaching Assistant

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Burnley
Pay Rate: Starting from £12.90 per hour
Employment Type: Temporary, Agency-Based

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a positive impact in their education? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Key Stage 1 (KS1) classroom in Burnley. This role, employed through an agency, offers the opportunity to support both the whole class and provide focused 1:1 support during the school day.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Classroom Support: Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons. Prepare resources, manage classroom behavior, and support group activities to ensure an inclusive, positive learning environment.
• 1:1 Support: Provide dedicated support for a child requiring additional assistance for a portion of the day. Tailor your approach to meet the child’s unique needs and promote their social and educational development.
• Encouragement and Motivation: Build supportive relationships with children, encouraging their confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
• Monitoring and Feedback: Track student progress and communicate observations to the class teacher to support their individual learning plans.

About You:

• Experience in a classroom setting, ideally within KS1, is preferred but not essential.
• Passionate about working with young children and helping them succeed.
• Patient, adaptable, and proactive, with excellent communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate starting from £12.90.
• Flexible agency-based role with potential for varied assignments.
• Gain valuable experience working within a supportive school environment.

If you're ready to make a difference in a KS1 classroom and provide essential support to young learners, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team dedicated to nurturing young minds!

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.
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