Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training sessions

Induction and support for new staff

Well-resourced school environment

Job summary

A local education recruitment agency is seeking Graduates for a full-time Teaching Assistant role in South East London. Responsibilities include supporting teachers and students, providing 1:1 assistance, and delivering lessons across various year groups. Ideal candidates will communicate clearly and be passionate about student engagement. This role offers comprehensive support and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to apply for DBS disclosure.
• Passion for supporting students of various abilities.
• Experience with KS3 and KS4 education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and students during lessons.
• Provide 1:1 support and work with intervention groups.
• Collaborate with other departments as required.

Skills

Clear communication

Dedication

Ability to build rapport

Job description

Overview

Prospero Teaching are currently seeking Graduates who are interested in becoming Teaching Assistants to work at a vibrant and friendly secondary school.

Location and start

South East London
ASAP start

Post Information

The Teaching Assistant post involves supporting within classrooms in partner Schools across South East London. The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, be dedicated, be a good role model and be passionate about building rapport with students.

Hours

Hours of employment: 8am – 3pm, Monday – Friday, full-time ideally.

Eligibility

You will need eligibility to work in the UK and be willing to apply for DBS disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and students during lessons.
• Provide 1:1 support and work with intervention groups.
• Collaborate with other departments as required.
• Deliver lessons across Year Groups KS3, KS4; KS5 experience is preferable but not essential.

Purpose of the role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be exposed to students of various abilities. You will analyse data and develop skills to raise attainment through numeracy and literacy tasks, lesson plans, and monitoring data. You will learn and implement strategies to support students’ engagement with the curriculum.

Support for new staff

As a new member of staff, you will receive an induction by Prospero and be allocated a line manager at the school, typically the Higher Learning Teaching Assistant and SENCO. You will also be supported by Prospero. Regular meetings and CPD training sessions are provided by Prospero and the school to support your learning and development. Resources at the school are well resourced with a supportive team.

Application

If this Graduate Teaching Assistant role interests you, please apply with your updated CV.