At a Glance
- Tasks: Support primary-aged children in their learning and development.
- Company: A nurturing school environment focused on children's success.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and make a difference.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy a rewarding career in education.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, good literacy and numeracy skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
The successful candidate will be:
- Kind and dedicated, with experience of working with primary aged children
- Passionate about children’s learning and will do whatever it takes to ensure children succeed
- Effective and supportive when working in a collaborative team
- Able to engage and support children with different learning and behavioural needs
- Able to form positive relationships with children and their families
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy skills (at least Grade C (4) GCSE)
- Excellent communication skills and able to clarify and explain instructions clearly
- Competent in working with individuals or groups of pupils without direct supervision from the teacher
- Flexible in relation to tasks undertaken and groups/children allocated
- Able to support the teacher to create a stimulating and inspiring learning environment
- Confident to engage with and manage 1:1 or groups of children at lunchtime in the hall or playground
Teaching Assistant employer: Fernhurst Primary School
Fernhurst Primary School in Sunderland is an excellent employer, offering a nurturing and collaborative work environment where dedicated individuals can make a meaningful impact on young learners' lives. With a strong focus on professional development and support, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to a vibrant community that values inclusivity and creativity in education.
We think you need these skills to ace Teaching Assistant
Experience with primary aged children
Passion for children's learning
Team collaboration
Engagement with diverse learning needs
Relationship building with children and families
Literacy skills (Grade C (4) GCSE or equivalent)
Numeracy skills (Grade C (4) GCSE or equivalent)
