Job description
Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Newcastle
Pay Scale: £75 - £100 per day
Start: September 2024
Contract: Part-Time/Full-Time
GSL Education’s Newcastle branch is looking for a proactive and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools in Newcastle.
Job summary:
Primary Teaching Assistants play a vital role in supporting teachers and students in the primary phase, assisting with educational activities, providing pastoral care, and helping to create a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support teachers in delivering lessons and implementing educational activities.
* Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils to reinforce learning.
* Assist with the organization of classroom resources and materials.
* Foster positive relationships with students to support their well-being and progress.
Requirements:
* Previous experience working in a school setting or relevant qualifications.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A patient and empathetic approach to working with children.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
* An updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We welcome applications from applicants who are motivated to take on a rewarding role in education by being a part of the supportive school community in Newcastle.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service or completing an application for a new check.