Creative Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for creative teaching assistants to support students in primary schools. This role is perfect for individuals with backgrounds in acting, drama, or music, who are passionate about fostering a positive learning environment. You will work closely with students with special needs, helping them develop essential skills through engaging activities. This temporary position offers the potential for permanent placement, providing a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in students' lives while collaborating with dedicated educators.

Benefits

Free Online Safeguarding Training

Potential for Permanent Placement

Support Throughout Application Process

Qualifications

• Must have relevant qualifications and training for teaching assistance.
• Experience with special needs education is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through creative and interactive activities.
• Assist with sensory integration and support individual learning.

Skills

Creative Arts Background

Communication Skills

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualifications

Training in Special Needs Education

Job description

Job Opportunity: Creative Teaching Assistants

Protocol Education is seeking teaching assistants from creative backgrounds such as acting, drama, or musical disciplines to work in primary schools within Woolwich - Greenwich Borough.

Role Overview: As a teaching assistant, you will support students both one-to-one and within classroom settings, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. You will encourage student development through sensory play, interaction, and teaching social cues and skills. This role involves working with students diagnosed with special needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, severe learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.

Main Duties:

1. Engaging students through interactive and creative activities
2. Assisting with sensory integration within the classroom
3. Collaborating with teachers to assess pupils' levels and abilities
4. Implementing the school's ethos and policies
5. Liaising with parents and carers

We aim to ensure each candidate finds their ideal role. We have a longstanding partnership with various educational institutions to provide high-quality teaching and support staff.

Apply now!

Applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for more information.

All pay rates are inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This position is temporary, with potential for permanent placement in the future.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children. We conduct safeguarding checks in accordance with the DfE guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education,' which may include online searches of 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 throughout the application process. For our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.