KS1 Teaching Assistant, Halton

  • Location: Halton
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £450 - 500 per week
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

A small and supportive primary school in Widnes is seeking to appoint a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a small school environment with a strong community feel and access to an outstanding outdoor learning area, which is regularly utilised to enhance pupils’ learning experiences.

The Role

• Support teaching and learning within a KS1 classroom
• Deliver targeted phonics interventions (training can be provided)
• Support pupils with additional needs as part of wider TA responsibilities
• Contribute to engaging lessons, including the use of the school’s outdoor learning provision

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within KS1
• Some knowledge or experience of phonics delivery (desirable but not essential)
• Understanding of SEND or willingness to support pupils with additional needs
• Enthusiastic, proactive and able to use initiative

Requirements

• References covering the last 5 years
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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