Teaching Assistant

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Job Description

Year 6 Teaching Assistant required for a welcoming and supportive Primary School in Gloucester, rated Good by OFSTED. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long term role with a September start, working full time with a Year 6 class as pupils prepare for SATs and their transition to secondary school.

Previous UK school experience is essential, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced TA looking to support pupils during this important stage of their education.

Job Role
 
  • Support Year 6 pupils with their learning across the National Curriculum.
  • Work closely with the Class Teacher to deliver engaging lessons and targeted interventions.
  • Provide one-to-one and small group support in English and Maths, helping pupils prepare for SATs.
  • Encourage pupils' confidence, independence and readiness for secondary school.
  • Prepare classroom resources and assist with maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Carry out general TA responsibilities as part of the wider school team.

Required Skills and Experience
 
  • Experience working as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant or Teaching Assistant within a UK school.
  • Previous UK school experience is essential.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
  • Experience working within a Primary School, ideally in Upper Key Stage 2.
  • Good knowledge of the National Curriculum, particularly Year 6 expectations.
  • Experience supporting pupils with SATs preparation.
  • Confident delivering targeted English and Maths interventions.
  • Able to work collaboratively with the Class Teacher to raise pupil attainment.
  • Strong communication, organisation and behaviour management skills.
  • A proactive and flexible approach to supporting pupils as a TA.

Benefits
Working as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:
 
  • £92.59 to £100 day rate which equates to £19,500 per annum to £21,060 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year
  • Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
  • Pension Contributions
  • Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work

Location

This position is based in Gloucester and is easily commutable from Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Churchdown, Quedgeley, Brockworth and Stroud. The Primary School offers excellent transport links and onsite parking.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Year 6 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long term opportunity from September, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and Sav will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Legal
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.

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