Teaching Assistant

Description

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Position Overview:

Role: Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Hayes, Middlesex

Start Date: 03/11/25

Pay: £500-£550 per week, based on a 5-day week)A primary school in Hayes is seeking a committed and compassionate Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to provide 1-1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and inclusive school community dedicated to ensuring every child reaches their full potential.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning programmes across varied classroom settings. Working closely with the class teacher, you'll help plan and deliver targeted support, especially for learners with SEND, while also taking initiative to respond to pupils' emerging needs.

This role involves:

Supporting children academically and socially to access the curriculum

Assisting in the delivery of personalised learning plans

Encouraging learner engagement and independence

Collaborating with staff and external professionals to remove barriers to learning

Helping to maintain a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment

Supervising pupils during lessons, breaktimes, and educational visits Candidate Requirements:

Previous childcare experience is essential (e.g., school, nursery, early years, SEND setting)

A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting individual pupil needs

Strong communication skills and a calm, caring manner

Confidence to work both independently and collaboratively

Understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and classroom routines Desirable:

Experience working with children with SEND

Relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent)

Knowledge of phonics, literacy, numeracy, and early child development strategies What We Offer:

A supportive and inclusive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

A meaningful role where you can directly impact pupils' progress and well-being

A well-structured staff support system within an Academy TrustHow to Apply:

Please submit your CV and, if shortlisted, we will contact you shortly. Thanks! APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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