Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Warrington
Location: Warrington
Salary: £92 - £100 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP

Teaching Personnel are currently supporting a welcoming primary school in Warrington in their search for a dedicated Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join their KS1 team as soon as possible.

This is a rewarding opportunity for somebody who enjoys working with younger children and wants to help build their confidence, curiosity and love of learning. You will work alongside the class teacher to support pupils across the curriculum, with a particular focus on early reading, phonics and maths.

The school offers a friendly, team-focused environment with excellent support from the Senior Leadership Team and regular opportunities for training.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting small groups and individuals with phonics, reading and maths
• Helping pupils to access learning and stay on task
• Preparing and organising classroom resources
• Encouraging positive behaviour and good relationships
• Supporting pupils’ personal development and wellbeing
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider staff team

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children in a school or similar setting
• Have a good understanding of the KS1 curriculum (desirable)
• Be patient, positive and approachable
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be motivated to help every child make progress

If you’re ready to help young learners build confidence and a lifelong love of reading, this could be the perfect role for you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
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