Teaching Assistant
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Blackburn, Lancashire |
| Area | Blackburn, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Early Years Foundation Stage - Reception |
| Salary | £12.82 - £17.71 per hour |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | JBRTA/1403_1741940234 |
| Job Views | 243 |
- Description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Reception & Year 1 Location: Primary School, Blackburn
We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a Reception and Year 1 class for a Primary School in Blackburn.
This Teaching Assistant position will be helping children in Reception and Year 1 with their learning and development. You will work closely with the class teacher to assist in a range of activities, such as supporting phonics lessons (using Read Write Inc), helping with counting and reading, and working with children individually or in small groups. As a Teaching Assistant, you will also help with classroom organisation, behaviour management, and supporting children during playtimes and other activities.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Level 2 qualified Teaching Assistant, and experience working with Reception or Year 1 classes
- Previously used and confident with the Read Write Inc phonics programme
- Good understanding of early years education, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Passion for helping children learn and develop in a positive, supportive environment.
Safeguarding & Application Requirements: All applicants are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) following our safeguarding policy.
Your CV should cover the last 10 years of employment, including explanations for any employment breaks. You must have the legal right to work in the UK and be willing to attend a registration interview.
About Us: Veritas Education works with a variety of schools across a wide geographic area, providing teaching placements at the primary, secondary, and college levels, as well as support staff positions.
Apply today to join a committed team dedicated to making a difference in students' lives!
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 interview
Veritas 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.'
