Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Carshalton, Cheam, Wallington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant in Sutton, South London to join a primary school on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start. You will work closely with the class teacher to support learners across literacy, numeracy and phonics, including small groups and 1:1 support for pupils with SEND.

Ideal candidates understand the primary curriculum, can deliver focused interventions, and build positive relationships with children in a supportive classroom

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in primary education.
• Knowledge of literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions.
• Experience with SEND pupils and behaviour routines.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with engaging lessons and activities.
• Deliver literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions as needed.
• Assist with reading, writing, comprehension and mathematics tasks.
• Prepare resources and learning activities for groups and individuals.
• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND when required.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and emotional skills.

Skills

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Phonics interventions

SEND support

Communication with children

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Sutton, South London - Immediate Start

Location: Sutton, South London - commutable from Carshalton, Morden, Cheam, Wallington and surrounding areas

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract: Long-term temporary, with potential to become permanent

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity in a primary school?

Long Term Futures is recruiting a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Sutton, South London, on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start available.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to provide general classroom support, small-group interventions and individual assistance to pupils who require additional guidance.

About the Role

• Support the class teacher with the delivery of engaging lessons and classroom activities.
• Deliver targeted literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions where appropriate.
• Support pupils with reading, writing, comprehension and mathematical understanding.
• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom resources and learning activities.
• Provide additional 1:1 support to pupils with SEND where required.
• Help pupils develop communication, social interaction and emotional regulation skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Good understanding of the primary curriculum, particularly literacy and numeracy.
• Confident supporting individual pupils and small-group learning activities.
• Experience delivering phonics, reading or numeracy interventions would be advantageous.
• Understanding of positive behaviour management and classroom routines.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or other SEND needs would be beneficial.
• Patient, enthusiastic and able to build positive relationships with children.

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term opportunity
• Access to free CPD covering SEND, Behaviour Management, Phonics and Safeguarding

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.