Creative teaching assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education company is hiring for the position of Creative Teaching Assistant in primary schools across Sutton. Ideal candidates will have a background in creative fields such as acting or drama and be able to support students with various special needs through engaging learning experiences. Responsibilities include facilitating sensory play and liaising with parents to aid student development.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly with special needs.
• Ability to facilitate creative and interactive learning experiences.
• Understanding of social cues and independent living skills.

Responsibilities

• Engaging students through interactive and creative activities.
• Helping with sensory integration within the classroom.
• Working with the teacher to assess pupils' levels and abilities.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Engagement

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Creative Teaching Assistant

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

As a teaching assistant, you will work both one-to-one and within a classroom, supporting your peers and students in a positive and engaging environment. Successful candidates will encourage student development, engage through sensory play and interaction, understand social cues and skills, and teach 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 job. We have worked alongside excellent institutions of learning (Primary, Secondary, and SEND) to provide high-quality teachers and support staff.

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Applicants require the appropriate qualifications and training. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanence later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We conduct safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include online searches of shortlisted applicants.

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

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