psychology Teaching Assistant- Wandsworth

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join their team in primary schools across Bexley and surrounding areas. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about working with children, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). As an LSA, you will provide essential one-on-one support, deliver engaging activities, and collaborate closely with class teachers to help pupils achieve their therapy targets. This temporary position offers a chance to make a real difference in students' lives, with the potential for permanent opportunities in the future. Join a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and impactful.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Support for DBS checks

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant is essential.
• Candidates must have a valid enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and deliver engaging activities for pupils.
• Work with the class teacher to support therapy targets.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Understanding of SEND

Communication

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Relevant training for SEND

Job description

Protocol Education is looking for caring, supportive and dedicated LSA's who have experience working with pupils either as part of small groups or on a one-to-one basis. We are recruiting for LSA's 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 SEND's 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. Passionate and interested in working with children with SEND
3. Patient and understanding approach
4. Available to start as soon as possible

Role description:

1. Providing 1:1 support
2. Deliver engaging activities for pupils
3. Support to ensure working towards therapy targets
4. Available at least 3 days per week
5. Work 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 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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