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Graduate Teaching Assistant
We are looking for dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join our team. You will support students' academic, social, and emotional development, working closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals in partner schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students.
- Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) under the guidance of teachers.
- Support the social and emotional development of students.
- Help manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
- Prepare and organise learning materials and resources.
- Monitor and record student progress, reporting to teachers.
- Support students during school activities, outings, and events.
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and external agencies to support student needs.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience working with children or young people, preferably in an educational setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of SEND practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of the school and students.
Opogo benefits:
Opogo Education is the alternative to supply teaching agencies. Weve created an ethical EdTech platform that lets supply work find you, so educators can focus on what matters most.
Earn more:Our tech-led approach enables us to pay you more AND charge a lower fee to schools.
Let the work find you:With our mobile app, simply set your availability for the coming weeks, sit back and let schools send opportunities straight to your phone!
Smart Match technology:Our Smart Match feature finds and recommends the most suitable jobs for you - so no more time wasted trawling through irrelevant jobs. Simple, easy, effective.
Learn more:Our free LEARN platform packed with CPD-certified courses is designed to enhance your skills. Plus, you get a certificate on your profile for each course that you complete, making you more attractive to schools.
Were more than a business, were a social enterprise. Opogo Education is here to make a real difference.
Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2024 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures. Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
