Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Westminster?

The school seeks an experienced Teaching Assistant to join its dynamic team in September. We are currently seeking a dedicated individual who has a background in working with children facing behavioural and concentration difficulties, as well as those experiencing challenges at home or with mental health issues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students with behavioural and concentration difficulties, assisting them in overcoming challenges and reaching their full potential.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies in collaboration with classroom teachers to create a conducive learning environment.
• Offer empathetic support to students facing difficulties at home or dealing with mental health issues, helping them navigate through their challenges.
• Collaborate with school counsellors, psychologists, and other support staff to develop and implement individualised plans to meet the diverse needs of students.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Previous experience working with children with behavioural and concentration difficulties in an educational or care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to support students facing challenges at home or with mental health issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of students facing adversity.

Opogo benefits:

Opogo is a social enterprise dedicated to putting more money in your pocket.

• We are not an agency; our mobile app allows you to self-manage your calendar and gives you transparency on pay rates, timesheets, booking details, journey timings and job history.
• We pay more and keep costs to the school low guaranteeing you more work opportunities (we charge a transparent £30 fee to schools)
• Receive, accept or reject bookings managed all from your phone choose work when it suits you!
• FREE Learn platform providing you access to 1000s of education resources including Prevent training, autism resources and up-to-date safeguarding advice from education experts

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2023 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.