Main characteristics
- Location
- Lower Darwen, Lancashire
- Company
- Teaching Personnel
- Salary
- £11.85 - £12.50/hour
- Employment type
- Temporary
- Category
- Education
Job summary
General Classroom Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 2 (KS2)Location: Blackburn BB2
Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 3.15pm
Rate of Pay: £11.85 per hour
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic General Classroom Teaching Assistant to join the team at a Primary School in Blackburn. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the vibrant environment and play a crucial role in supporting the education and development of Key Stage 2 (KS2) students.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a General Classroom Teaching Assistant within KS2, you will:
- Collaborate with teachers to provide individualized support to students in various subjects and activities.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning styles.
- Work closely with students to reinforce their understanding of the curriculum and ensure their academic progress.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning, respect, and teamwork.
- Provide guidance and encouragement to students, helping them develop confidence and a love for learning.
- Support classroom management and behaviour management strategies to maintain a focused and respectful learning atmosphere.
- Contribute to the overall wellbeing of students by offering emotional support and creating a nurturing learning environment.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Experience working within Key Stage 2 (KS2) is essential.
- A strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and educational practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, teachers, and parents.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.
- Flexibility and adaptability in assisting with a variety of classroom tasks and responsibilities.
- Relevant qualifications in education or child development are advantageous.
Contract Details:
- Start Date: December
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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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