Qualified Teaching Assistant
Job Description
Experienced Teaching Assistant
**Location: Bridgend
**September Start
**Minimum of 1 Year experience needed
Twenty4Seven Education is looking for an experienced and passionate teaching assistant to work within this lovely primary school located in a residential area of Bridgend. They are looking for an experienced teaching assistant to work within their year 5 class supporting the classroom teacher and supporting each pupil in the best way possible to help them all reach their full potential.
The School
The school prides itself on its rich and engaging curriculum that it has developed and enhanced through communication and participation with the local community, parents and the pupils themselves. The school works to create a safe and joyful learning environment where each child feels they can explore and learn in their own ways. The school is run by a dedicated team of staff who pride themselves on their commitment to creating an enjoyable and enriching learning environment and they focus on their own learning and hope to lead by example in their own enthusiasm for learning. They are looking for a teaching assistant who will be just as passionate about learning and will put the safety and well-being of the pupils above anything else.
The Role
The successful candidate will begin in September and will continue till the end of the academic year, with the possibility of this becoming permanent. They will be working during term times on weekdays from 8:30 to 15:30 supporting the classroom teacher in the Year 5 class.
As a Teaching Assistant you will:
Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum
Assist the pupils in developing academically, socially, and personally
Lead learning activities within small groups
Work one-to-one with pupils to support their learning development
Support the classroom teacher in class management
Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities with the classroom teacher
Discuss with the pupils and teacher how best to support the pupils development
The successful candidate:
Will have good numeracy and literacy skills – GCSE Maths and English
Will have at a minimum 1-Year previous experience working within an educational setting
Will have a basic understanding of child development and learning
Ability to use basic technology
Ability to relate well to children and adults and respond appropriately
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.
The Benefits of working with Twenty4Seven Education:
Opportunities to work in a variety of local Schools & Colleges which enables you to establish where you work best
Twenty-4-Seven support from your designated consultant
Potential long-term roles
Competitive pay rates
Recommend-a-friend Scheme
Twenty 4 Seven Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to obtain an Education Workforce Council (EWC) check. Full assistance will be provided.
