Primary School Teaching Assistant September, Permanent Full time/ part time £17,000 - £25,000 SN1 I am working with a diverse and inclusive school located in Swindon.This school is looking for a bright, engaging Teaching Assistant to join a key stage 1 student starting September. Staff and pupils are proud to be part of a large, but close-knit, community that is working together for a common purpose. You will play a vital role in a children's educational, emotional and social development, working directly with them on a 1:1 basis or in small groups. You must be able to provide a calm, consistent and reassuring presence, adapting classroom materials to encourage engagement and proactive learning. Responsibilities: Adapting lesson materials, making them accessible to the pupil. Providing one to one support during class. Reinforcing learning objectives set by the teacher. Assisting with literacy and numerical tasks breaking them down into more manageable steps. Understanding the individual needs of the pupil to best support them in class. Requirements: Previous experience working with children. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with the pupil, parents and colleagues effectively. Patience, empathy and resilience to meet the diverse needs of students. Relevant qualifications and training non essential proving good experience. An understanding of relevant safe guarding and child protection procedures.