Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Pay Weekly

Ref TAed

Posted Tuesday 5th Jan 2021

Start Date Monday 22nd Feb 2021

Close Date Wednesday 3rd Feb 2021

Key Stage Key stage 1

Job Description

We are looking to appoint a caring and dedicated teaching assistant to assist in a mixed KS1 class. You will be working with small groups, 1:1 and sometimes whole class at a village school in between Canterbury and Dover.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to motivate children to learn
• Active listening skills to understand children’s needs
• Patience and the ability to remain calm
• Flexible and open to change for working on different activities
• Enjoy working with other people
• The ability to create the best learning and teaching environment

Responsibilities may include:

• Help teachers prepare lesson materials and equipment, get the classroom ready for lessons and clear away afterwards
• Work with groups and individuals to make sure they understand their work and stay focussed
• Watch, record and report pupils’ progress to teachers
• Follow school’s behaviour and safeguarding policy
• Help teacher manage class behaviour

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant and are interested in this role, please contact Katy on 01622 804025 or katy@kentteachingsolutions.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults therefore all successful appointments are subject to relevant qualifications, satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and relevant vetting checks being made.