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Teaching assistant - Merton
Engage Education is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our partnership with schools in Merton.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with a range of special educational needs, ensuring their academic, social, and emotional development.
Your role will involve working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Your role:
- Providing student support and assisting them in achieving their learning goals
- Collaborate with teachers to adapt and modify curriculum materials to suit the pupil
- Provide classroom assistance and maintain a safe learning environment for all students
- Maintain effective communication with teachers and parents to provide updates on student progress
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to continuously develop your knowledge and skills in special education
What you need:
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, students, parents, and a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to support the growth and development of students with diverse needs.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Sensitivity to the cultural, social, and emotional needs of students and their families.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and evolving educational environment.
Why choose Engage Education?
- We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
- You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
- You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
- £150 referral bonus for each of your friends you refer to us when they work 10 days or more.
How to apply:
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.
If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.
All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.
By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.
We look forward to hearing from you!
