Teaching Assistant - Ferryhill

Nurture & Small Group Intervention Support – Ferryhill

Are you passionate about supporting children to build confidence, develop positive relationships and reach their full potential?

We are currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Ferryhill, supporting pupils through a mixture of nurture provision and small-group interventions.

Location: Ferryhill
Role: Teaching Assistant – Nurture & Intervention
Start: ASAP

The Role

This varied role will involve supporting pupils both within the classroom and through targeted nurture and intervention sessions.

You will work with small groups of pupils in the afternoons, helping to develop their confidence, emotional wellbeing, communication, social skills and engagement with learning.

You may also support pupils with targeted interventions, adapting activities to meet individual needs and helping children make positive progress.

We Are Looking For

Previous experience working with children in a school or educational setting
Experience delivering small-group interventions is desirable
A nurturing, patient and supportive approach
Confidence working with children who may require additional emotional or learning support
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Someone who can build positive relationships with pupils
Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to helping children succeed
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, HLTA or experienced childcare/education professional who enjoys a varied role and wants to make a genuine difference.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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