Creative Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is seeking passionate teaching assistants to support primary school students in Croydon. Ideal candidates will come from creative backgrounds and possess the skills to engage students through sensory play and interactive activities. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives, particularly those with special needs. Candidates will work closely with teachers to assess student abilities and ensure a positive learning environment. If you're looking to inspire young minds and foster development, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Online Safeguarding Training

Potential for Permanent Role

Support for DBS Check

Qualifications

• Candidates must have appropriate qualifications and training.
• Experience in working with special needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engaging students through interactive and creative activities.
• Helping with sensory integration within the classroom.

Skills

Creative Background

Sensory Integration

Teaching Independent Living Skills

Understanding Social Cues

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualifications

Job description

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Primary Teaching Assistant Role in Croydon

Protocol Education is seeking teaching assistants from creative backgrounds such as acting, drama, or musical disciplines to work in primary schools in Croydon.

As a teaching assistant, you will work both one-to-one and within a classroom, supporting peers and students in a positive and engaging environment. Successful candidates will encourage student development through sensory play and interaction, understanding social cues and skills, and teaching independent living skills to students with special needs such as autism, speech and language difficulties, severe learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.

These schools are looking for teaching assistants who can apply their creative skills within early years and primary settings to maintain an engaging and fulfilling learning experience.

Main Duties:

1. Engaging students through interactive and creative activities
2. Helping with sensory integration within the classroom
3. Working with the teacher to assess pupils' levels and abilities
4. Ensuring the school's ethos and policies are implemented
5. Liaising with parents and carers

At Protocol Education, we aim to help each candidate find their ideal role. We have a proud history of working with excellent primary, secondary, and SEND schools to provide high-quality teachers and support staff.

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All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

Pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This role is temporary, with potential for permanency later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children. We conduct safeguarding checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance, which may include online searches for shortlisted candidates.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance is provided. For our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.