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Position: Year 1 Teaching Assistant
Hours: 30 hours per week
Responsible To: Class Teacher / SENCo / Senior Leadership Team
Contract: Fixed-term
Location: Lancaster
Salary: £14.20 per hour
Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful Year 1 team in a primary school based in Lancaster. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work both in a general classroom setting and provide one-to-one support for pupils with additional needs, where required.
This position is to start immediately and is to continue until the end of the academic year.
Purpose of the Role:
To support teaching and learning in the Year 1 classroom, assisting the class teacher in delivering an engaging curriculum, providing targeted group and one-to-one support, and ensuring all pupils can access learning effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the class teacher in delivering high-quality teaching and learning activities.
- Support individual pupils, including those with additional learning needs, to ensure they make progress.
- Work with small groups to reinforce learning and encourage independent thinking.
- Provide targeted one-to-one support as required.
- Help manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
- Prepare resources and assist with classroom organisation.
- Support pupils social and emotional development.
- Liaise with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children, preferably in a school setting.
- Understanding of primary education and the Year 1 curriculum.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting children's development.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification).
What We Offer:
- A supportive and friendly team.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A rewarding role in a vibrant school community.
If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to or call Sarah Maclachlan at Veritas Education on for more information.
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.'
