Year 1 Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Poulton-le-Fylde Location: Poulton-le-Fylde Position: Year 1 Teaching Assistant Start Date: January 2025 (possibility for an earlier start dependant on the successful applicants availability) Contract: Full-time, long-term Salary: Between £12.90 - £13.50 per hour, depenant on experience Are you passionate about supporting young learners in their early education? Do you have experience in a primary school setting, particularly within Key Stage 1? Teaching Personnel is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Year 1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Poulton-le-Fylde This is a great role for someone enthusiastic about helping children develop key skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and play an important role in creating a positive and engaging learning environment. Key Responsibilities: Support the Year 1 class teacher in planning and delivering fun and educational activities. Work one-on-one and in small groups to support students’ understanding of core subjects, such as reading, writing, and maths. Assist with classroom management, encouraging positive behaviour and engagement. Help monitor and record students’ progress, providing valuable feedback to the teacher. Foster a safe, nurturing environment that encourages children’s social and emotional development. About You: Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within Key Stage 1. A relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, is highly desirable. Patient, approachable, and passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and phonics programs is an advantage. Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Competitive Pay : We offer rates that reflect your skills and experience. Career Development : Access to our range of professional development courses and resources. Supportive Consultant : Your personal Teaching Personnel consultant is dedicated to helping you succeed in this role. Long-Term Opportunity : This is a full-time, long-term role with potential for further career progression. How to Apply: If you’re an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for education, we’d love to hear from you To apply, please send your CV to Teaching Personnel on the contact details provided. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. Join us and help make a difference in the lives of Year 1 students in Poulton-le-Fylde 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.