Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

• Location: Putney
• Position: Teaching Assistant
• Start date: September
• Pay: 1900 - 2200 per month

We are currently hiring a teaching assistant for September to join an OFSTED outstanding school for the new academic year. The successful teaching assistant would be joining a KS1 classroom and assisting the teacher and sharing the main responsibilities around the classroom to enhance the childrens learning.

The school is modern with lovely facilities, with history dating back to the 1800's, this year they are full capacity with year groups from reception ranging up to Year 6. The school has excellent relationships between home and school, setting the highest standards of behaviour and work ethic with strong parental support throughtout. Because working together will ensure the best outcome for all students and as a teaching you will be expected to adopt this ethos and principles.

Parking is offered for all teaching assistants and the school is located within a walking distance from 2 overground stations, multiple bus stops and an underground with access to the district line.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A 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
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
• Attend to the pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• Understand Individual Education Plans & Behaviour Support Plans and assist to implement these, under the guidance of the teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable for 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 (phone number removed) and ask to speak to one of our consultants.

I look forward to hearing from you!

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.'