Experienced Teaching Assistant

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are seeking an Experienced Teaching Assistant to support children with diverse needs in a dynamic London school. This role offers opportunities for personal development and requires strong interpersonal skills and resilience. Join a committed team to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment focused on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Good understanding of lesson planning and SEN support plans.
• Experience with children with high needs (ADHD, ASD, etc.) is essential.
• Excellent resilience and strategies to re-engage pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support children in school activities including playground duty and trips.
• Build positive relationships with children including those with special needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Job description

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Position: Experienced Teaching Assistant

Hours per week (Monday – Friday am – pm)

Term Time Only (weeks)

This is a 1-year fixed term contract

About the School

Our school has been recognised as an IQM Flagship school and Centre of Excellence for Inclusion, winning the category of Most Inclusive Practice across a School at the National Special Educational Needs and Disability Awards. We are committed to meeting the needs of our children and are looking for dedicated staff to join our team.

Role Description

We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants interested in building positive relationships with children, including those with high needs such as ADHD, ASD, Challenging Behaviour, and Dyslexia, as well as disadvantaged pupils.

Essential skills include a good understanding of lesson planning, SEN support plans, and learning objectives. Candidates should possess excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The role involves supporting children in whole school activities such as playground duty and trips. Resilience and effective use of school strategies to re-engage pupils are important qualities.

Additional Information

Penwortham is a dynamic and caring school known for staff wellbeing and professional development opportunities. All staff are expected to contribute to the school's ethos, work, and aims, and to participate in training and learning activities as required.