KS1 / KS2 Teaching Assistant

CLARUS EDUCATION; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a KS1/KS2 Teaching Assistant in Kensington and Chelsea. This full-time, permanent role involves supporting students' learning, collaborating with teachers, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding children. Interviews can be arranged immediately.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to child welfare.
• Ability to support children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually or in groups to enhance their progress.
• Assist class teacher in developing learning programs and assessments.
• Ensure safety during school visits and promote equal opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

KS1 / KS2 Teaching Assistant
Kensington and Chelsea
Full time /Permanent
(£24,263 - £26,056 pro rata)
September start

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• To work with pupils individually or in groups within the classroom and enable them to make greater progress than they would make when working independently.
• To support the class teacher, in conjunction with other professionals, in developing a suitable programme of learning for the children.
• To lead play during the children’s breaks and ensure that it is harmonious.
• To support the class teacher by contributing to children’s records and sharing these with the class teacher and SENDCo. Liaise and participate in meetings to identify and meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs.
• Support the class teacher by assisting with the writing and review of assessments.
• When accompanying children on school visits ensure their safety and that educational aims are being met.
• To assist in the general care of the school environment by undertaking tidying of all communal areas including outdoor play equipment, corridors and classrooms.
• To help ensure that children adhere to the behaviour policy of the school.
• To photocopy, laminate and be conversant with the use of a computer to email etc.
• To participate in training, staff meetings and where appropriate share with colleagues your own learning.
• To be punctual and follow the rotas as required.
• To ensure the health and safety of the children and report concerns and details of accidents/incidents to the Dedicated Safeguarding Officer(s).
• To promote equal opportunities at all times.

Knowledge and understanding
Partner Teachers are expected to:
• Share responsibility for ensuring that their own knowledge and understanding is relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.
• Demonstrate expertise and skills in understanding the needs of all pupils (including specialist expertise as appropriate) and know how to contribute effectively to the adaptation and delivery of support to meet individual needs.
• Demonstrate a level of subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to their role and apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils.
• Understand their roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context recognising that these may extend beyond a direct support role

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, interviews & lesson observations can be arranged immediately!!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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