Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Job title: Teaching Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Location: Tameside – Great Manchester

An excellent opportunity to support the pupils of an Ofsted rated ‘GOOD’ Primary School in Tameside has become available. They are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.
This is the ideal opportunity if you are looking for a Learning Support position in Tameside that will challenge you to utilise your knowledge, communication skills and creativity to develop varied approaches that help pupils understand the information presented.

The ideal Teaching Assistant (TA) will have;

• A good understanding of the national Key Stage Curriculum.
• A dedication to establishing positive relationships with pupils and understanding their needs.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to a wide range of duties in response to changing circumstances.
• The ability to monitor a pupil’s response to learning activities and modify or adapt the activities to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• The ability to provide constructive feedback to pupils in a way that reinforces self-esteem.
• The ability to handle complex and sensitive issues with empathy and understanding
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant is essential
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential

  As a Teaching Assistant (TA) you will:

• Supervise and provide support for all pupils, ensuring their safety and ability to access learning activities and understand the information presented.
• Establish trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs and personalities.
• Encourage pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities throughout the lesson.
• Assist with planning learning activities and undertake administrative tasks such as photocopying, typing, and filing as needed.
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment and resources required for learning activities and assist pupils in their use.
• Uphold policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils, including before and after school and at lunchtime/break periods.

If you are looking to build your teaching support skills, gain extraordinary experience in a wide range of teaching methods, and bring out the best in each pupil as a Teaching Assistant, then apply today and we will be in touch!

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