Year 1 Teaching Assistant

One form entry community school North Manchester require a General Teaching Assistant to assist in the Year 1 class full time from Easter.

• Class size of 30 children
• Fixed term contract to the summer as a minimum
• Ideal experience for someone who is looking to start a PGCE

Teaching Personnel are currently working on behalf of a one form entry community school in the North Manchester area. The school is currently graded ‘Good’ by OFSTED and have come to Teaching Personnel exclusively with the position. They are ideally looking for a candidate with some previous School based experience or a graduate looking to start their PGCE in the near future.

The school has recently been graded ‘Good’ by OFSTED and is said to be ‘Moving in the right direction towards Outstanding’ according to the published report. The school is one form entry and has an average EAL and SEN percentage in comparison to the other schools in the area. The Headteacher is very approachable and has an open door policy which has led him to being very popular within the community and has a well sought after reputation with schools in the area.

The role will be working as a general Teaching Assistant in Year 1 full time for the remainder of the academic year from Easter. Experience of taking small group interventions would be desirable and also knowledge of Phonics would also be beneficial. The successful candidate would be expected to support the class teacher throughout the day working generally in the class preparing resources, displays and supporting with the behaviour of the class. The ideal candidate will have experience of all this and have the relevant attributes to provide excellent support.

Job Highlights:

• Really supportive and strong Senior leadership team

• Salary- £11,090-£14,567

• Easily accessible on public transport

• Potential to be extended in to September

If you feel you have the require attributes to be successful in this role then please send your CV to daniel.kerry@teachingpersonnel.com or call the Manchester Central Primary branch on 0161 242 1796