Primary Teaching Assistant
Location
Newport | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with additional learning needs? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive educational environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work within a forever expanding primary school in Newport.
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Newport Gwent
Contract: Full-Time (Monday to Friday 08:30 - 15:30, term time only)
Pay Rate: £11.85 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one support to children with additional learning needs across various year groups (mainly within Foundation Phase)
- Assist the class teacher in implementing Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for the specific pupils that you will be supporting. This will include reviewing previous targets, assessing progress, and developing new targets for the pupils.
- Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.
- Collaborate with the SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and other staff members to monitor student progress and implement appropriate interventions.
- Encourage independence and confidence with the pupil and support their social and emotional development
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with additional learning needs is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers.
- Pro-active attitude and willingness to contribute to the overall school community.
- Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of students and work across different year groups.
- Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to the welfare and development of all students.
Essential Requirements
- Enhanced child only DBS Certificate that is registered on the update service
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council
- 2 Professional Based References
If you are passionate about supporting the educational journey of children with additional learning needs and possess the qualities we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
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.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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£71 - £77 per day
