Teaching Assistant
Have you got experience of working with phonics groups?
Tradewind are recruiting for an experienced Level 2 Reception Teaching Assistant!
Tradewind are working with a Primary School in Wigan, to recruit an experienced reception Teaching Assistant who has also worked with groups of children focusing on phonics interventions. This member of staff will be working full time on a long-term temporary basis, with an immediate start and continuing until July 2027.
This 'Good' Primary School in Wigan have dedicated staff who work to ensure that they develop each child's individual abilities to reach their own full potential but also to grow as people. The teachers focus on developing English and Maths within school which has resulted in SATs scores being higher than the national average. The staff within school are very passionate, supportive and welcoming.
The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes:
Previous experience supporting pupils in Early Years Foundation Stage or Key Stage One
Hold a L2 or above teaching assistant qualification
A calm and nurturing character
A creative and engaging practitioner
Phonics experience
This school is based within Wigan and is accessible via public transport links.
To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:
NVQ level 2 qualification
Experience of working with EYFS children
Experience of phonics
Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
Legal right to work in the UK
If you're an experienced primary teaching assistant looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your career! Or for more information about the role, contact Lindsey Pennington on (phone number removed) /
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The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment;
Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer