Experienced Teaching Assistant

Clarus Education; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in London is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their motivated team. The role involves supporting children with diverse needs, fostering a love for learning, and contributing to the positive, inclusive school environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a primary school setting.
• Ability to support children in mainstream and ARB classrooms.
• Commitment to the school’s ethos and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support children across the school, in ARB and mainstream classrooms.
• Communicate effectively in various situations to enhance learning.
• Work constructively as part of a motivated team.

Skills

Child development understanding

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

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What skills and experience we're looking for

• has recent experience of working in a primary school setting;
• can use their knowledge and skills to support children across the school, whether they are learning in the ARB or mainstream classrooms;
• is an excellent practitioner with very high expectations of what can be achieved;
• has a good understanding of child development and learning to support and drive the development of our pupils’ love of learning and aspiration;
• has the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations - verbal and written and can use ICT effectively to support learning;
• the ability to work constructively as part of a team and commit to the school’s ethos, aims and school environment with a positive, flexible can-do attitude;
• Full time Mon – Fri 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Primary School
• ASAP or September start

What the school offers its staff

Our Primary School is a vibrant, diverse community school on the Streatham-Norwood border. We have a supportive staff and leadership team who are committed to ensuring the best opportunities and outcomes for our children. Our Autism Resource Base is an integral part of the school for children with a diagnosis of autism and an EHCP (currently 15 pupils). We are looking for a teacher with experience of SEND (in either a mainstream classroom or specialist provision) to join our motivated team in our mainstream classroom.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

Apply for this Teaching Assistant opportunity by sending your CV to Chloe at Clarus Education. You will be contacted in 48 hours (if shortlisted)!