CREATIVE TEACHING ASSISTANT

Protocol Education Ltd; Merton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Creative Teaching Assistant to support lead teachers in delivering engaging lessons in Merton. The role involves assisting with planning, providing one-on-one support, and ensuring a positive learning environment. Applicants must have GCSEs in English and Maths, along with previous experience in educational settings. This is a temporary full-time position with competitive weekly pay.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Inclusive holiday pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths are required.
• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting is needed.
• A strong understanding of educational principles and practices is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the lead teacher in delivering creative and engaging lessons.
• Assisting in the planning and preparation of educational materials.
• Providing one-on-one support to students who require additional help.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to engage and motivate students

Organisational skills and attention to detail

Patience and empathy when working with students

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Title

Creative Teaching Assistant

Location

England, Greater London, Merton

Job Type

Temporary, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry

Education and Training

Salary

£400 - £700 Per week

Benefits

PAYE

Responsibilities

• Supporting the lead teacher in delivering creative and engaging lessons
• Assisting in the planning and preparation of educational materials
• Providing one-on-one support to students who require additional help
• Supervising students during class activities and outings
• Assisting with classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment

Required Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Education

Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths

Experience

Previous experience working in a school or educational setting

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of educational principles and practises
• Ability to engage and motivate students
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• Patience and empathy when working with students

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• First Aid certification

Working Conditions

• Work in a classroom setting
• Full-time hours with occasional overtime
• Potential to work with students with diverse learning needs

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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