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Teaching Assistant
- Location: Greenwich
- Position: Teaching Assistant
- Contract: Part time (3 day a week)
- Start date: Spring term
- Pay: £1200 - £1650 per month
Veritas Education are working with a small primary school who are looking to hire a teaching assistant to work 1:1 and as classroom support from the beginning of the spring term. Your role would involve working with students on a 1:1 basis and in the classroom on a part time contract every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The successful teaching assistant will work in a separate classroom with students who need additional support with accessing the learning during lessons. Experience as a teaching assistant would be preferable but not essential.
The school are committed to providing a welcoming, fun and relaxed environment in which they can support the achievements of every child. The right candidate will embody the nurturing values of the school and will approach the role with patience, kindness and a drive to help children achieve their potential. You will help deliver an exciting curriculum as a teaching assistant where children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through enriching learning experiences. They recognise and celebrate the talents of each child, enabling them to grow in confidence and excel in both their educational and personal goals. As a teaching assistant, you will work closely with parents, carers and families as a part of the wider community.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A TEACHING ASSISTANT
1:1 Teaching Assistant support for Pupils:
- Support pupils to make good academic progress, under the direction of the teacher and Inclusion leader
- Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
- Implement group or 1:1 interventions to support pupils who have emotional or social barriers to learning
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Teaching Assistant Support for Teachers:
- Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils' work
- Use strategies, under the direction of the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
- Discuss with the teacher how learning activities are to be organised and what their own support role will be
Qualifications needs as a Teaching Assistant:
Essential:
- Good literacy skills - GCSE Grade C or above in English Language; Level 2 English or above; or equivalent
- Good numeracy skills- GCSE Grade C or above in Maths; Level 2 Maths or above; or equivalent
Desirable for a teaching assistant:
- An honours degree (preferably Upper Second) or equivalent
If you would like to be considered for this teaching assistant opportunity, please send your application and if successful we will contact you with full information about the role and the school. Or feel free to call and ask to speak to one of our consultants.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
