Primary - Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Level 2

• Location: Morecambe
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £14.18 per hour
• Start 6th January 2025 until July 2025 (or when the postholder returns)
• Maternity Cover

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide essential support to a pupil in Y3/4. This role involves providing 1:1 support both in class and around school as required. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering an individualised timetable that includes brain and sensory breaks and will assist in supporting the pupil with communication and interaction difficulties.

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil in Y3/4, ensuring their daily academic and emotional needs are met.
• Deliver a tailored timetable that includes necessary brain and sensory breaks to support the pupil’s learning and development.
• Assist in the classroom and around the school, ensuring the pupil integrates well with peers and participates in school activities.
• Support a specialist teacher with Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) and other educational programs.
• Help in the development and implementation of innovative educational programs and activities that cater to the needs of the pupil.

• Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role, particularly in providing 1:1 support.
• Strong understanding of the needs of children with communication and interaction difficulties.
• Ability to work closely with teachers and other educational staff to implement effective educational programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Patience, empathy, and a dedicated approach to student development.

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.18.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic educational environment.
• Invaluable experience working closely with specialist educational professionals.
• Satisfaction of contributing significantly to the development and education of a child.
• Easily accessible by public transport.
• Free, on-site parking.

To apply for this Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.