Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are working on behalf of a client school in the Blackley area of Manchester (M8) to recruit a TA to join their lovely Year 1 class. This position will be on a part time basis, working 3 days a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. It will begin after October Half term and continue for the rest of the academic year.

Prior experience working with primary aged children is beneficial, as the successful candidate will be expected to deliver smaller group sessions, as well as general classroom support. These focus sessions of around 4-5 pupils could be utilised to provide additional support for key subjects such as maths and English. Knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and experience of using phonics and schemes such a ‘Jolly Phonics’ is essential to this role.

This vibrant primary school in Blackley (M8) has been described as a ‘happy school’ and a place in which students are ‘well looked after and feel safe’.

If you are looking for your next TA position within a ‘happy school’, then you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for immediate consideration. Please use the contact details provided.

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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