Teaching assistant

The role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across the school, helping to create a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Working alongside the class teacher, you will assist with lessons, deliver small-group support and occasionally provide 1:1 teaching assistant guidance where required. The school are looking for someone who is calm, proactive and committed to helping children grow academically and emotionally.

Responsibilities

Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
Assisting the class teacher with lessons and daily routines
Providing small-group interventions and teaching assistant support
Offering 1:1 guidance for pupils who require additional help
Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion
Helping children stay focused, motivated and engaged
Contributing to a safe, warm and supportive classroom environment

About the school

Supportive and friendly staff team
Strong emphasis on pupil well-being and positive relationships
Well-resourced classrooms and modern facilities

The ideal candidate

Confident, patient and able to build strong relationships
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to education
Understanding of safeguarding and school policies
Full clean UK driving license Safeguarding

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full vetting procedures.

How to apply

If you're an enthusiastic and caring individual looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in Abergavenny Mounmouthsire, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your updated CV and a member of the Prospero Teaching team will contact you shortly.

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Or call Coco on (phone number removed). Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team