Chalk Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Runcorn to appoint a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to help create positive and engaging learning environments for young learners.

You will work closely with class teachers to support pupils’ academic and personal development, providing one-to-one or small group support, assisting with phonics, reading, and early maths skills, and encouraging good behaviour for learning.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have UK experience supporting children within a KS1 classroom environment
• Be confident supporting phonics, reading, writing, and numeracy activities
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a nurturing, patient, and adaptable approach to meet individual pupil needs
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for the role
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Teaching assistant qualification or equivalent (desirable but not essential)

In return, we offer:

• Support from a dedicated and knowledgeable consultant
• Competitive pay rates
• Long term, full time placements in supportive schools
• Opportunities to work across a variety of welcoming and community-driven settings
• Recommend a friend scheme – pass on a pal and earn £150 in vouchers

To apply or for more information, call Sharon on 01925 984440

About Chalk

At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.

The Legal Bit

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