Primary Teaching Assistant Do you want classroom experience before applying for teacher training? Are you looking for a new challenge? The opportunity: A primary school in Reading are looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to join their team. Teacher training will be an option upon the successful completion of the academic year. This is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable experience before embarking on teacher training. This is the perfect platform to gain skills that will set you apart from the crowd. The role: By working in a classroom setting, you will learn all the relevant skills needed to become an outstanding teacher. You will learn how to best support students with their academic tasks as well as those students with EHCPs (Education and Health Care Plans). You will also help support the class teacher with general classroom duties such as preparing lesson materials and general classroom behaviour management. All these skill are sure to come in handy when applying for any teacher training courses. The ideal candidate: The successful candidate will be resilient, caring and passionate about helping students reach their academic milestones. Experience working with children is desirable but not essential. Personality and attitude is important as these children will highly benefit from being supported by a strong-willed individual. Those with a background in psychology, sociology, drama, art and sports are encouraged to apply. Teacher training opportunity £83 to £95 per day Reading Available ASAP Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 3:30pm Long term role If you are interested in this role, apply now. Interviews are happening soon. You can apply directly to this advert and you will be contacted if you have been short-listed. Teaching Assistant - Primary - Reading - ASAP start