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Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Nelson
Date posted : 25/05/23
  1. Full Time
£11.85 - 12.55 per hour

Job description

Senior Leadership at a group of Primary schools in Nelson and Colne are currently seeking to appoint graduates for a 12 month Teaching Assistant position for the 2023/2024 academic year.

The school is a successful teaching cluster of primary schools, based in Nelson location. Working in collaboration with a number of schools across lancashire areas the school prides itself on an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. This collaborative approach gives the school access to an “Outstanding” teaching school provision, perfectly suited to guiding aspiring Teachers through their initial stages of their Initial Teacher Training journey.

This role is designed to give a range of experience throughout the school year in a variety of different positions. Responsibilities general classroom support, 1 to 1 intervention, group intervention sessions and towards the end of the year taking the lead in a classroom as an Unqualified Teacher. Upon completing this position the successful candidate will be fully equipped to start an initial Teacher training.

To be considered for this role candidates should:

  • Hold a Bachelors degree, a wide range of subject specialisms are considered (or be graduating in Summer 2023)
  • Be able to demonstrate a passion for work with young people
  • Show a desire to work in education and progress onto completing their initial teacher training
  • Be able to reach the Blackburn area

The successful Graduates will benefit from:

  • 12 Months paid experience
  • Variety of school based experience with the dedicated support of a team of experienced educators
  • Access to a market leading CPD academy
  • Guidance for making ITT applications, successful SCITT available at the school
  • Networking opportunities with schools throughout the Lancashire and Greater Manchester areas

If you are interested in the above position then make your application today. With multiple roles available across the school network, positions will be discussed with applicants as soon as possible following application and interviews will be scheduled at the earliest opportunity.

If you are passionate about making a start on your Education career then get in touch today, click the “apply now” links to start your journey.

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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