Creative Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization is seeking a Creative Teaching Assistant to inspire and support students in primary schools. This role involves engaging children through creative activities, assisting in sensory integration, and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in the arts and a passion for education, helping students with diverse needs to thrive. This temporary position offers the potential for permanency, allowing you to make a significant impact on young learners' lives while working within a supportive team. Join us in shaping the future of education!

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Potential for permanent position

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must have appropriate qualifications and training.
• Experience working with special needs students is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through interactive and creative activities.
• Assist with sensory integration within the classroom.
• Liaise with parents and carers.

Skills

Creative Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Skills

Sensory Play Techniques

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualifications

Job description

Creative Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education is looking for teaching assistants with creative backgrounds such as acting, drama, or musical skills to work in primary schools in the Slough area. 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, engage through sensory play and interaction, and support understanding of social cues and skills. You will also assist in teaching independent living skills to students with special needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, severe learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.

These schools seek 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. Engage students through interactive and creative activities
2. Assist with sensory integration within the classroom
3. Work with teachers to assess pupils' levels and abilities
4. Ensure the school's ethos and policies are implemented
5. Liaise with parents and carers

At Protocol Education, we aim to help each candidate find their ideal job. We have worked with excellent institutions across primary, secondary, and SEND sectors to provide high-quality teachers 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 details.

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

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding 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 have or undertake a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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