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Full-Time General Teaching Assistant – Primary School | Waterlooville
Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and thrive? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated General Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Waterlooville, starting in September.
This is a full-time position and would suit someone who enjoys working with children and is keen to make a real difference to their learning and development.
The role will involve:
- Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities
- Working with individuals and small groups of pupils
- Providing additional support to children who need extra help with their learning
- Supporting pupils with SEN needs as part of the school day
- Helping children develop their confidence, independence and social skills
- Supporting positive behaviour and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment
- Assisting with general classroom and school duties
The ideal candidate will be:
- Caring, patient and enthusiastic
- Reliable, adaptable and proactive
- Passionate about working with primary-aged children
- Confident supporting children with a range of needs
- Experienced in a school, childcare or SEN setting would be an advantage, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important
Location: Waterlooville
Position: General Teaching Assistant
Start: September
⏰ Hours: Full-time
SEN: Some SEN support required
If you're looking for a rewarding full-time role in a primary school where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you!
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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