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Higher Level Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Bristol, BS4

The main purpose of the role:

As a Higher Level Primary Teaching Assistant, you will support young people with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child. If you think YOU can be the positive influence our warm and vibrant classroom needs, apply now!

Key duties:

Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the school's policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT
Under the guidance of a teacher, implement learning activities and experiences, appropriate to the class group, by supporting the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
Establish a positive relationship with pupils in order to support them in feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn.
Work with the children and support their learning, providing further explanation where needed, and work towards
Under the guidance of the Teacher, help collate evidence and information that supports pupils' attainment and progress.
Participate in the evaluation of learning activities.
Provide meaningful feedback on pupil attainment and progress.
Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting pupils' progress according to the school's policies in order to monitor and foster pupils' progress in all areas of learning. If this role interests you, please contact with an up to date copy of your CV!

Qualifications:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or higher
GCSE pass above C (or 4 in the new GCSE system) in English and Maths
OR Previous TA or Teaching experienceKnowledge and Experience:

Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour
Experience working within education is advantageous
Experience of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting

What's on offer?
Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

? Competitive Rates of Pay
? Gaining valuable experience in a busy school environment
? Exclusive 'Refer-a-Friend' scheme, which offers you the chance of earning £300 in the form of Vouchers (Terms and conditions apply)
? Position is likely to be extended to permanent employment for the right candidate! If you are interested in this role then please apply to the role here or contact to start your application process!

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check