Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant

Our Lewisham Primary Academy has a fantastic opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our highly collaborative and supportive team for an immediate start. Our Teaching Assistants are pivotal to our success in the classroom and provide a great deal of support for our teachers, therefore our successful candidate will be able to establish strong working relationships with staff and students alike.

We are looking for someone who;

• is dedicated to the job and prioritises the needs of the children in their care;
• has experience of working with primary aged children and preferably experience of working with children who have special educational needs;
• is resilient and solution-focused.

The successful candidate/s will need to have relevant experience and/or qualifications in working with primary-aged children.

We are also looking for proven high standards of both spoken and written English and Mathematics. Being able to communicate effectively with children and adults is essential, together with a friendly and approachable manner.

Our newly appointed Teaching Assistants will be able to work using their own initiative and can demonstrate effective behaviour management skills. In return, they will join a supportive environment with plenty of development opportunities within the academy and across the wider Trust.

This role offers:

• £85 - £100 per day
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00)
• Term Time + 1 week of inset. The role will be centred around supporting childrens learning and development in all aspects of school life, not only in class but during social times too.
• This will mean that implementing lunchtime and break time routines and activities will be an expected part of the role.

There are many perks to being a teaching assistant at our Primary Academy. Here are just a few of what to expect:

• Being part of a highly effective and supportive team
• Working with an understanding and approachable senior leadership team
• Free wraparound care during your contracted hours should your child already attend the academy
• A Wellbeing Half Day
• An investment in your professional development where you will have regular sessions with key leaders in the school
• Opportunities for progression and increased responsibilities following successful demonstration of practice

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this Learning Support Assistant opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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