KS1 Teaching Assistant

General KS1 Teaching Assistant Location: Primary School in Fulwood, Preston Position: Full-Time General KS1 Teaching Assistant Hours: 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour Are you passionate about supporting young learners in their educational journey? Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to assist in a dynamic Key Stage 1 environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a General KS1 Teaching Assistant at a welcoming primary school in Preston. Role Overview: As a General KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the academic and personal development of children in Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7). Working closely with class teachers, you will assist in delivering engaging lessons, supporting individual students, and ensuring a positive and productive learning environment. Key Responsibilities: - Support class teachers in delivering lessons across the Key Stage 1 curriculum. - Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, helping them with reading, writing, numeracy, and other subjects. - Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and resources. - Monitor and assess students’ progress, providing feedback and helping to tailor support to individual needs. - Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment. - Supervise and support children during playtime, lunchtime, and other activities. - Collaborate with teachers and other staff to ensure the well-being and academic progress of all students. Requirements: - Experience working with children, ideally within an educational setting. - A good understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum. - Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young learners. - Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards helping children succeed. - Relevant qualifications or experience in education, teaching assistance, or child development are desirable. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.