Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Part-Time) Location: Andover, Hampshire Hours: Part-Time, Thursdays and Fridays Pay:£90 per day School Category: Primary Job Overview: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in the heart of Andover, Hampshire. The successful candidate will work part-time on Thursdays and Fridays to provide support for our pupils, focusing on their social, emotional, academic, and behavioural needs. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with a nurturing attitude and a love for supporting children's development at a crucial stage of their lives. Key Responsibilities: - Work closely with the class teacher to create a supportive and productive classroom environment. - Assist in the delivery of lesson plans, educational activities and group work. - Provide targeted support to children individually or in small groups to help them meet their personal learning and development goals. - Monitor and support the social and emotional well-being of students, intervening and reporting concerns as necessary. - Help manage classroom behaviour, upholding school rules and promoting positive conduct. - Maintain a safe, tidy, and inspiring classroom space conducive to learning. - Support the assessment and recording of students' progress. - Engage with parents/carers regarding the pupils' day-to-day classroom experiences, when appropriate. - Collaborate with the wider school staff team to enhance the educational experience of all pupils. - Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions. Requirements: - Proven experience in supporting children’s learning within an educational setting. - Strong understanding of the primary school curriculum and current educational practices. - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of building rapport with children, colleagues, and parents. - Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude toward managing challenging behavior. - Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team. - Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. - Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or willingness to undergo one. Desirable Attributes: - Experience in working with children who have varied learning needs, including SEND (Special Educational Needs). <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Grace O'Neill on 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Grace O'Neill&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0139 294 9022 l Ext: 6009</strong></strong>