Permanent Teaching Assistant. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Veritas Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent secondary school in Harrow is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with teachers and contribute to children's learning up to GCSE level. The school values academic knowledge and looks for someone who shares this ethos. Ideal candidates will have a degree in psychology or sociology and experience working with children. This position is perfect for those aspiring to become teachers, as the school also supports future teacher training.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred in psychology or sociology.
• Experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their attainment and progress.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver the curriculum.

Skills

Experience working with children

Enthusiastic and creative approach to learning

High levels of professionalism

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Sociology

Job description

Permanent Teaching Assistant

• Mainstream Secondary School
• Harrow, North West London
• May 2024
• 19,000 to 21,000 (Term time only, Full time)

An excellent secondary school located in Harrow is looking for a motivated teaching assistant, who is able to work with children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. The school highly values the importance of academic knowledge and is wanting to recruit someone who shares this ethos.

You will be working alongside the teachers and other teaching assistants to support children in their attainment and progress. You will need to support children's learning up to GCSE level, be adaptable accordingly to the needs of the individual children, and make observations and carry out sessions instructed by the teacher to improve progress.

The role of Permanent Teaching Assistant will be a full-time contract for the full year and continue on for the right person. The school also looks at hiring prospective future teachers looking to complete their SCITT / teacher training for September 2025 to September 2026.

Key skills and experience needed:

• Degree is preferred, in subjects such as psychology and sociology.
• Experience working with children.
• Contribute an enthusiastic and creative approach to learning.
• Support with the delivery of the curriculum.
• High levels of professionalism.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Tiv Suntharesan at Veritas Education.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible, and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

Disclaimer: 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'