Creative Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization seeks a Creative Teaching Assistant to inspire and support students in primary schools. This role is perfect for individuals with backgrounds in acting, drama, or music, who can creatively engage children, particularly those with special needs. You will work closely with teachers and families to foster a nurturing environment that promotes independent living and social skills. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in children's lives while enjoying the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive setting. This temporary position may lead to a permanent role, offering a fulfilling career in education.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Flexible working hours

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience in creative fields like acting or drama.
• Must understand and support students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through interactive and creative activities.
• Assist with sensory integration and support teachers in assessments.

Skills

Creative skills

Engagement techniques

Communication skills

Understanding of special needs

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or child development

Job description

Creative Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education are looking for teaching assistants from creative backgrounds such as acting, drama, and musical backgrounds to work in our primary schools in Westerham.

As a teaching assistant, you will work both one-on-one and within a class supporting both your peers and students in a positive and engaging environment. Successful candidates will encourage students' development, engage through sensory play & interaction, understand social cues & skills, and teach independent living to students that have a diagnosis of special needs such as autism, speech and language difficulties, severe learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.

These particular schools are looking for teaching assistants that can apply their creative skills within early years and primary settings and maintain an engaged 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 being implemented
5. Liaising with parents and carers

Apply now!

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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