Job Description

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Milk Education are currently working with a Primary School in Orrell (WN5) who are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 child on a one-to-one basis who has behaviour needs.

This role is to start Tue 5th Sept 2023 and this will be covering an on-going sickness cover initially until Fri 20th Oct 2023. This Teaching Assistant role is working Monday to Friday each week between 08:30am- 15:30pm and there will be a 30 minute lunch break. The school are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is confident to work on a one-to-one basis and who is supportive of the child\xe2\x80\x99s needs.

The school are looking for applicants who have previous experience working with children in a school or child care setting. Previous employment or volunteering experience as a Teaching Assistant can be within the past 5 years and can include Nurseries, Youth Centers or working as a Support Worker with SEND Adults or Children.

The ideal person will be inclusive, passionate, engaging, empathetic and supportive whilst using their initiative on a daily basis. Good communication skills are a must whilst working alongside other support staff and supporting the class teacher.

Key Responsibilities:

\xe2\x80\x93 Working one to one with a KS1 child with Behaviour needs

\xe2\x80\x93 Supporting the class teacher on a daily basis with what tasks they require you to undertake

\xe2\x80\x93 Build a positive and supportive relationship with all children, colleagues and parents

\xe2\x80\x93 Use your initiative and uphold strong behaviour management

\xe2\x80\x93 Supporting groups of children and working on a one-to-one basis

\xe2\x80\x93 Adapting your support style to suit all individual needs

In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria:

\xe2\x80\x93 Strong English and Maths Skills

\xe2\x80\x93 Previous experience of volunteering or working with Children in the past 5 years

\xe2\x80\x93 Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident

\xe2\x80\x93 Two suitable references covering the last 2 years

\xe2\x80\x93 Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one

The Milk Difference:

We are an environmentally friendly education supply agency providing quality talent to local schools. Milk Education brings a fresh approach with traditional values to the Education Recruitment Sector.

\xe2\x80\x93 Competitive rates of pay
\xe2\x80\x93 Direct links to local schools
\xe2\x80\x93 Training support sessions.
\xe2\x80\x93 Video technology that will increase your chances of long-term placements.
\xe2\x80\x93 Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability and support for interview and lesson observation preparation
\xe2\x80\x93 Commitment to quality and safeguarding

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