Year1 teaching assistant

Year 1 Teaching Assistant About the Role

We are looking for a kind, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Year 1 team and help create a positive, engaging and supportive learning environment for our children.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young children and wants to make a real difference to their school experience.

• Support the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons and activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Help children develop their reading, writing and maths skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour and good learning habits.
• Support children with their social and emotional development.
• Prepare classroom resources and learning activities.
• Assist with classroom routines and organisation.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and welcoming classroom environment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic about working with children.
• A positive role model with a calm and supportive approach.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, organised and willing to learn.
• Confident in supporting children's learning and development.
• Committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable, but not essential
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• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• A fantastic team of dedicated teachers and support staff.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives.
• A friendly and inclusive working environment.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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