Secondary Teaching Assistant

Remedy Education; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

DBS support

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Remedy Education is assisting a Greenwich-based secondary SEN school to recruit a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant. You will support students needing help with reading and writing and assist with task breakdowns, all within a supportive staff team.

The role offers clear career progression into care, psychology or teaching, with term-time only benefits and potential permanent employment. DBS support is available, and you will work alongside teachers, therapists and other staff to maintain a

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs.
• Caring, compassionate and resilient nature.
• GCSE Maths and English grade A*-C (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are safe for children to use.
• Preparation of activities and tidying away after.
• Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

Skills

Reading support

Writing support

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

A secondary SEN school in Greenwich, SE18 area are welcoming applications for their Secondary Teaching Assistant vacancy. This is a fantastic opportunity with a brilliantly well-run establishment, with lots of experienced staff to learn from.

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with children who require additional support with reading/writing and breaking down tasks to make them more manageable as well as some pastoral and behavioural duties.

Key benefits of the role of Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
• Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
• Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
• Permanent employment opportunities available
• Secured work 5 days per week

What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a secondary teaching assistant?

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
• Preparation of activities and tidying away after
• Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is required of you?

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
• A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
• You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
• You must not be barred from working with children
• You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy