Primary Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting for a Primary Teaching Assistant in Redbridge, East London. The role involves supporting pupils academically and pastorally, aiding inclusion and a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about children, patient, a strong communicator and a reliable team player in a busy primary setting. The position is full-time/part-time with duties including small-group work, classroom preparation, and safeguarding adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training and DBS checks.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning across the curriculum.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist with classroom activities and preparation.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Support social and emotional development of pupils.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive classroom.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to support learning.

Skills

Passionate about children

Patient

Confident in group support

Strong communicator

Reliable

Team player

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant Tower Hamlets

Location: Redbridge, East London

Role: Primary Teaching Assistant

Employment Type: Full-time/ Partime

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a supportive primary school?

We are currently recruiting for a Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Redbridge. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing and is looking to make a genuine difference in the classroom.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils both academically and pastorally. You will help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential.

Your responsibilities will include

• Supporting pupils with their learning across the curriculum.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Supporting children who may require additional assistance with their learning or behaviour.
• Assisting the class teacher with classroom activities and preparation.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupils to engage in learning.
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional development.
• Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is

• Passionate about working with children.
• Patient, caring and approachable.
• Confident supporting pupils both individually and within a group.
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Reliable, proactive and enthusiastic.
• Experienced working with children in a school, nursery or similar educational setting.
• Ideally holds relevant qualifications or previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, although strong candidates with transferable experience will also be considered.

If you are an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in Tower Hamlets, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education , this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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