Teaching Assistant

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  • Swindon
  • £17,000-25,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Primary School Teaching AssistantSeptember,PermanentFull time/ part time£17,000 - £25,000SN1I am working with a diverse and inclusive school located in Swindon.This school is looking for a bright, engaging Teaching Assistant to join a key stage 1 student starting September. Staff and pupils are proud to be part of a large, but close-knit, community that is working together for a common purpose.You will play a vital role in a children's educational, emotional and social development, working directly with them on a 1:1 basis or in small groups. You must be able to provide a calm, consistent and reassuring presence, adapting classroom materials to encourage engagement and proactive learning.Responsibilities:
  • Adapting lesson materials, making them accessible to the pupil.
  • Providing one to one support during class.
  • Reinforcing learning objectives set by the teacher.
  • Assisting with literacy and numerical tasks breaking them down into more manageable steps.
  • Understanding the individual needs of the pupil to best support them in class.
Requirements:
  • Previous experience working with children.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with the pupil, parents and colleagues effectively.
  • Patience, empathy and resilience to meet the diverse needs of students.
  • Relevant qualifications and training non essential proving good experience.
  • An understanding of relevant safe guarding and child protection procedures.

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