KS2 Teaching Assistant required at a Primary School in Oldham

CMM 9009

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant (KS2) on behalf of a large primary school based in Oldham. This school is committed to ensuring every child receives the best possible education which enables them to achieve their potential. They are proud of a rich curriculum which enables children to learn from first hand experiences both in the classroom and in the outdoor environment.

The new headteacher provides a strong vision across the school that all staff work together to achieve. The school has a strong and approachable leadership team who are always available for staff to receive extra support and guidance.

The school is based in Oldham and is accessible via car or bus.

About the role

This primary school is looking for a Teaching Assistant to work within one of their Year 4 classes. The successful candidate must have excellent behaviour management and a good knowledge of the KS2 National Curriculum. You must be a committed practitioner who will want to attain the highest standards in teaching and learning throughout the role.

The role itself will involve working within Year 4, supporting the class teacher and helping with the delivery of the National Curriculum. You will be required to work with children to help them learn, monitor their work and help raise their self-esteem. You may also be required to work with children in small groups or students on a 1:1 basis to deliver Maths and English intervention lessons.

To join us and be successful in this Teaching Assistant role, you will need to:

* Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
* Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
* Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included and employment breaks must be explained
* Have the legal right to work in the UK

The School

The headteacher's philosophy is that all children deserve the best possible start to their lives and this is what the staff at this Oldham primary school aims to achieve. The school's ethos is all about working together and welcoming parental and community involvement in every aspect.
This two-form entry Oldahm primary school values every child and encourage them all to develop socially, emotionally, academically and physically to achieve his/her full potential in every aspect of their school life. The staff aim for all the children to leave school as life- long learners who have academic skills and emotional resilience to take on any challenge that 21st Century life offers them.

By registering with Tradewind Manchester, you will benefit from:

* An honest and friendly team with a wealth of educational experience
* Consultants that will listen to what you want and support you wherever necessary
* Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
* More training and development than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than out next nearest competitor
* A great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous reward
* Full interview preparation and assistance - so your fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
* Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
* A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
* Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this position, please respond as soon as possible because this school is looking to shortlist and interview over the next 2 weeks. Please call the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, or email chris.morgan@twrecruitment.com

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 25 fully certified CPD courses, that's 18 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the North West, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks.

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