Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel

  • Blackwood, Caerphilly
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Teaching Assistant – BlackwoodTeaching Personnel are looking for a committed and proactive Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school in Blackwood to start in May/June 2024. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has experience working in a school setting. However, experience working with children in other settings would be accepted such as playscheme, sport coaching, nursery, residential homes and many more. Also, you may have a lot of transferrable skills if you have supported adults within a care setting role such as Support Worker or Care Assistant. As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils with Additional Learning Needs so experience supporting ALN would be desirable but not essential.Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
  • Supporting the class teacher in managing classroom behaviour
  • Supervising group activities e.g. reading, writing, numeracy
  • Offering social and emotional support where needed
  • Preparing the classroom ready for lessons and organising resources
  • Encourage pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities
  • Establish trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs and personalities
Ideal Teaching Assistant:
  • Can build positive work relationships with both pupils and adults
  • Capable of managing a group of pupils and managing behaviour
  • Previous experience supporting children in a classroom or other setting
  • The ability to demonstrate active listening skills and strong verbal communication skills
  • Able to handle situations with empathy and show understanding
Summary:
  • Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant
  • Location: Blackwood
  • Pay: Minimum £83.85 per day
  • Hours: Full Time, 8:30-3:30
  • Start: May/June 2024
If you are ready to start your new Teaching Assistant position, please apply today to get the ball rolling. We look forward to hearing from you!

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