Primary Teaching Assistant - Hartlepool, United Kingdom - AK Teaching

AK Teaching

Verified Company

Hartlepool, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

AK Teaching are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support pupils with particular needs and some teaching assistants work one-to-one whilst others work in small groups.

The purpose of the role is to create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils' work.

Also to use strategies in liaison with the teacher which are to support pupils to achieve learning goals and assist with the planning of learning activities.

JOB ROLE

The roles and responsibilities of Teaching Assistants are:
Getting the classroom ready for lessons
Listening to children read, reading to them or telling them stories
Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
Helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records
Supporting teachers in managing class behaviour
Supervising group activities
Looking after children who are upset or have had accidents
Clearing away materials and equipment after lesson
Helping with outings and sports events
Taking part in training
Carrying out administrative tasks

JOB CANDIDATE

An ability to build good working relationships with both pupils and adults
Good organisational skills
Flexibility and creativity
Read, Write Inc experience is essential
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to manage groups of pupils and deal with challenging behaviour
Patience and a sense of humour
A Valid Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
Experience working in schools or educational settings
An ability to work confidently with children, with a professional approach
Eligibility to work in the UK (Two references, including your current or most recent employer)