Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Year 1 Teaching Assistant

Location: South Nottingham
Contract: Full-Time Term-Time Only - Long term supply cover
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are supporting a Primary Academy that is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the supportive and welcoming Year 1 team at a thriving primary school in South Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners, supporting their educational and emotional development during a crucial stage of their learning journey.



Your Role

• Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging lessons and targeted interventions

• Support children's learning in small groups and 1:1, particularly in literacy and numeracy

• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing in the classroom

• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources

• Provide feedback to staff and contribute to progress tracking

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development

• Experienced working with children in Key Stage 1 (ideally Year 1)

• Patient, nurturing and resilient

• A team player with good communication skills

• Holds a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

• Has (or is willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check

• The benefits of registering with Tradewind:
  
  * We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
  * We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 45 to be exact!
  * Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a brilliant bonus!
  * Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're 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
  * Online Portal for your time sheets and log your availability
  * Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
• As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first
  We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates
  Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request)
  More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
  Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer
• Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a Yr1 Teaching Assistant in Nottingham or for more information about the role, contact Rebecca Bowering on (phone number removed) / (url removed)