Primary Teaching Assistant: Knowsley

Your new companyHays Education are looking for Teaching Assistants to work with our partnership primary schools across Knowsley LA next academic year.

As a leading education recruiter, we specialise in supporting schools by finding Teaching Assistants with the right skills and experience to support learning and wellbeing. We work with Nursery, Primary and SEND schools filling full and part-time roles.

If you are patient and calm, with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in helping children learn and develop, then the job of a Teaching Assistant is ideal for you.Your new roleThe role of a Teaching Assistant is crucial within the school structure. You will support the class teacher with student safety and wellbeing, and allow for targeted learning and support to take place.

Typical duties for a Teaching Assistant include:

• Helping the class teacher prepare resources and learning materials for the day
• Setting up the classroom before lessons and tidying away afterwards
• Provide feedback to teachers about pupils' progress and behaviour; support with record keeping and administration in relation to pupils' behaviour and attainment etc.
• Help individual pupils or small groups understand their work
• Support children who need extra help with reading, writing or maths
• Encourage pupils to participate in lessons and classroom activities
• Supervise pupils ...