psychology Teaching Assistant- Colliers Wood

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to provide essential support in primary schools. This role involves working with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), offering both group and individual assistance. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for helping children, a patient demeanor, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. This temporary position offers the potential for permanence and includes opportunities for professional development, including free training in safeguarding. Join a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Ability to support children with a range of Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.
• Work closely with class teachers to support children's learning.

Skills

Teamwork

Working with children with SEND

Patience

1:1 support experience

Supporting therapy targets

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

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Psychology Teaching Assistant - Colliers Wood, London Borough of Merton

Client: Protocol Education

Location: London Borough of Merton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

Protocol Education is looking for caring, supportive and dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have experience working with pupils either as part of small groups or on a one-to-one basis. We are recruiting for LSAs to work in primary schools based in Bexley, as well as surrounding areas.

If you have experience as a Teaching Assistant or a Learning Support Assistant and have supported children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or offered general classroom support, then please get in contact and apply!

The ideal candidate will have:

1. The ability to work well within a team
2. Passion and interest in working with children with SEND
3. A patient and understanding approach
4. Availability to start as soon as possible
5. Experience providing 1:1 support
6. Ability to support children in working towards therapy targets
7. Availability at least 3 days per week
8. Experience working with the class teacher

Protocol Education is a leading supply teaching agency. We provide schools with the teaching, support, and SEN staff they need to be successful while helping teachers, teaching assistants, and nursery staff find rewarding work that furthers their careers. If you are interested and would like to apply for this position or would like further information on how we can support you, please register via our website.

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 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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