SEND Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Waltham Forest is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support student educational development. Responsibilities include delivering tailored learning activities, collaborating with teachers, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a strong commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary school-aged children, preferably in a teaching assistant role.
• Passionate individual committed to fostering a love for learning.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored learning activities and provide one-on-one support.
• Collaborate with teachers in creating a welcoming classroom environment.
• Support the management of student behaviour and encourage positive interactions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Patience

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualification or willingness to undertake training

Job description

Location:Waltham Forest
Salary: £90-£110 per day
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

***SEND Teaching Assistant***

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school based in Waltham Forest. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the educational development of students with the help of experienced teachers.
Responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored learning activities and provide one-on-one support and small group sessions.
• Collaborate closely with teachers in creating a welcoming and interesting classroom environment by assisting in the preparation and organization of classroom materials and resources to foster a love for learning.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment to ensure the well-being and safeguarding of all students.
• Support the management of student behaviour and encourage positive social interactions.
• Contribute to the assessment and tracking of student progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents/carers.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience working with primary school-aged children, preferably in a teaching assistant role.
• A passionate individual with a genuine commitment to fostering a love for learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students, teachers, parents/carers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with changing priorities.
• Patience and resilience with the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A relevant qualification or willingness to undertake training.

Successful applicants must undergo relevant background checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service, as this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
If you'd like to register your interest or be considered for this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV,and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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