KS1 / KS2 Teaching Assistant

About the role

• To work under the guidance of the class teacher to support teaching and learning in the classroom, including support for specific named children
• To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom, and specifically for named children
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• To promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop (including working 1:1 to support children with special educational needs)
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

About you

Essential

• A good level of secondary education including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Experience of working in a school as a member of staff or volunteer
• Experience of working alongside individual or groups of children

Desirable

• Relevant Level 3 qualification or better
• Evidence of participation in school or setting based training and development
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting
• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs

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Source: UK Teaching Vacancies Service (teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.