Location: Gloucester
Year Group: Year 1 / KS1
Position: General Teaching Assistant
Pay: £92.56 – £110 per day PAYE
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Distinction Education Ltd
General Teaching Assistant – Year 1
Distinction Education is looking for an enthusiastic and caring General Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Gloucester, working within a Year 1 class.
This is a general classroom-based Teaching Assistant position, supporting the class teacher and helping children make positive progress across the curriculum.
As a Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting children as they develop their confidence and independence within Key Stage 1.
What Will You Be Doing?
Your responsibilities as a General Teaching Assistant will include:
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Supporting the Year 1 teacher with day-to-day classroom activities
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Working with individual pupils and small groups
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Supporting early reading, phonics, writing and maths
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Helping children remain engaged with their learning
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Providing additional support to pupils who require extra help
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Encouraging confidence and independence
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Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
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Helping to create a welcoming and engaging learning environment
Who Are We Looking For?
Ideally, you will have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school, particularly within KS1 or Year 1.
However, previous school experience is desirable rather than essential.
We are also keen to hear from candidates who have strong experience working with children in other settings, including:
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Nurseries and childcare settings
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Youth clubs and children's organisations
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Children's residential settings
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Sports coaching
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Tutoring
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Holiday clubs
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Care or support roles involving children and young people
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Other child-focused organisations
If you have genuine experience working with children and would like to transfer those skills into a primary school Teaching Assistant role, we would encourage you to apply.
Why Join This Role?
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£92.56 – £110 per day PAYE
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Long-term Teaching Assistant opportunities
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Opportunity to work within a Gloucester primary school
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Support from Distinction Education throughout your placement
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Suitable for experienced Teaching Assistants and candidates looking to transfer into education
Teaching Assistant Jobs in Gloucester
If you're searching for a Teaching Assistant job in Gloucester, General Teaching Assistant vacancy, Year 1 Teaching Assistant role, KS1 Teaching Assistant job or Primary Teaching Assistant position, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to Distinction Education Ltd.
Safeguarding
Distinction Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with current statutory safeguarding requirements, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
Salary description
£92.56 - £110.00 per day