Year 3 Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Year 3 Teaching Assistant
Location: Burnley, BB10
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.90 - £13.50 per hour
Start Date: 6^th January 2025

About Us:

At our school, we are committed to providing a nurturing learning environment for our students. We strive to inspire, challenge, and support every child to achieve their full potential. We ensure that we provide high quality support so that all children can flourish. Our dedicated team is passionate about fostering a love of learning, and we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Year 3 Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community, who can promote our Christian Values.

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Year 3 Teaching Assistant to support our teachers in delivering high-quality education to our Year 3 children. You will need to have a solid understanding of the National Curriculum, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for helping children thrive in their academic and personal development.

As a Year 3 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with the delivery of lessons and activities, ensuring they are engaging and accessible to all learners.
• Help with classroom management, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with additional needs, differentiating tasks as necessary.
• Assist with the preparation and organization of teaching materials and resources.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to the class teacher.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure a cohesive and effective learning experience.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally in Key Stage 2 (Year 3).
• A good understanding of the Year 3 curriculum, including English, Mathematics, and Science.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting children’s learning.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3) is desirable, but not essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

How to Apply:

If you’d like to apply for this role, please send your CV and we will be in touch.

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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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