Daily Supply Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Reeson Education is inviting Teaching Assistants to register their interest in daily supply work across Wandsworth. Flexible opportunities may suit candidates looking for regular school-day work while retaining choice over the days and year groups they support.

The pay range is 86- 115 per day, depending on the assignment and experience. Daily supply brings variety and the chance to build experience across different classrooms and school communities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a primary school or similar setting.
• Warm, professional relationships and communicates clearly.
• Dependable, adaptable and able to join an established team.
• Can follow instructions while using initiative.
• Brings SEND experience or genuine interest in inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support learning individually, in small groups and alongside the class teacher.
• Help pupils understand instructions, stay engaged and take part in lessons.
• Prepare and organise classroom resources and learning activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Follow guidance from teachers and contribute to a calm, consistent classroom.
• Support pupils with additional needs in line with the plan and direction provided by the setting.

Skills

Primary support

SEND experience

Clear communication

Team player

Job description

Reeson Education is inviting Teaching Assistants to register their interest in daily supply work across Wandsworth. Flexible opportunities may suit candidates looking for regular school-day work while retaining choice over the days and year groups they support. The pay range is 86- 115 per day, depending on the assignment and experience.

Work may be available in nursery, Reception and primary classes through to Year 6. Some assignments involve general classroom support; others may include additional support for pupils with autism, ADHD, speech, language and communication needs, or social, emotional and mental health needs. Reeson will take account of each candidate's experience, preferred age groups and availability when discussing suitable work.

The role

• Support learning individually, in small groups and alongside the class teacher.
• Help pupils understand instructions, stay engaged and take part in lessons.
• Prepare and organise classroom resources and learning activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Follow guidance from teachers and contribute to a calm, consistent classroom.
• Support pupils with additional needs in line with the plan and direction provided by the setting.

Daily supply brings variety and the chance to build experience across different classrooms and school communities. Candidates can share whether they prefer full-time or part-time work and whether they are most confident in early years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 or SEND support.

The ideal candidate

• Has experience supporting children in a primary school or a similar setting.
• Builds warm, professional relationships and communicates clearly.
• Is dependable, adaptable and comfortable joining an established team.
• Can follow instructions while using initiative appropriately.
• Brings relevant SEND experience or a genuine interest in inclusive practice.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%