Primary Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

SMART Education recruits into Teaching Jobs in Birmingham and across the West Midlands, and into Home Tutor jobs across the UK.

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Job Description:

SMART Education are looking for an experienced Teaching assistants to work with a wonderful primary school in Telford.

The school need support across two year groups, providing 1:1 and full classroom assistance to pupils under the guidance of the class teacher. The school will potentially ask for extra support to be provided through intervention groups for reading, phonics and maths skills over time.

You will be working within the Year 4 classroom of a morning to support the whole class as a generic Teaching Assistant and to also provide extra support to small groups of pupils through intervention sessions.

Of an afternoon you will be working in the Year 5 class to support a pupil on a 1.1 basis who requires additional support to access the curriculum & all learning opportunities, under the guidance of the class teacher.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will need previous experience working within a Primary school setting and feel confident to provide short sessions for small groups of pupils planned by the teacher, and to provide support on a 1.1 basis for pupils.

This position will commence in January 2024, as soon as possible, working 4 days a week, part-time.

Your responsibilities will include:

General Classroom Support: Assisting the class teacher in creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment, ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive.

Leading Small Groups: Guiding and nurturing small groups of students, helping them achieve their learning objectives and reach their full potential.

The Teaching Assistant will:

• Follow planning provided by the class teacher
• Support pupils within the classroom
• Support pupils in small groups for intervention work
• Teach a small group of pupils based on teachers planning
• Provide 1.1 support to pupils, following differentiated planning and working towards targets.
• Support the pupils reading, writing, phonics and basic maths skills
• Communicate with teacher throughout the day

Duties:

The Teaching Assistant will:

• Have experience within primary / primary education / teaching
• Have a strong Knowledge of the curriculum
• Be able to motivate the pupils
• Have a positive attitude and an enthusiastic approach
• Ability to possibly work with parents in order for them to participate within their childrens learning and achievement within this particular area of the curriculum
• Have a up to date DBS (we can process one for you)

Why work with Smart Education?

You are guaranteed a professional and efficient service from our very experienced and approachable consultants.

At SMART EDUCATION exceeding your expectations is our priority.

How to apply:

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or any other positions available, then please contact Alexandra at Smart Education.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements:

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant/ childcare learning and development applicants lacking the relevant qualification will not be considered.
• At least 6+ Month s experience within the Primary School setting environment - applicants lacking the required experience will not be considered.
• DBS on the update service (we can process one for you)
• Safeguarding trained (we offer free CPD)
• Prevent trained (we offer free CPD)
• FGM trained (we offer free CPD)
• Classroom TA / LSA / 1:1 experience
• SEN experience/ knowledge/ additional CPD

Salary: GBP83.00 + a day

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (4 days a week, part time)

Duration: January 2024 ongoing

Location: Telford, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Interview Dates: ASAP

Start Date: January 2024

Contact: Alexandra Evans at SMART Education