Teaching Assistant

Apex Education Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Face-to-face interview

Training courses

Competitive monthly pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Apex Education Recruitment is seeking a strong KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a fast-paced mainstream school in Romford. You will support children with complex learning, behaviour and communication needs, helping to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

You'll work across the classroom supporting multiple children and assist the class teacher to ensure all students can access learning and achieve their full potential. Immediate Start, Monday–Friday 8:30am–3:30pm during term time.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management and positive relationships with children.
• Excellent communication and teamwork within school teams.
• Resilient and proactive in a busy school environment.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based support to children with complex needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Help manage behaviour positively to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Encourage social, emotional and academic development of pupils.
• Adapt resources to meet diverse learner needs and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

We are seeking a strong and confident KS2 Teaching Assistant to join the dedicated team in a fast-paced and vibrant mainstream school based in Romford.

The role involves supporting children with a range of complex learning, behaviourable and communication needs in the classroom, helping to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

You will work across the classroom, supporting multiple children and assisting the class teacher in ensuring all students can access learning and achieve their full potential.

Immediate Start, Monday Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm with a 1hr lunch break (term time only)

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom-based support to children with complex needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Help manage behaviour positively and effectively, ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Encourage the social, emotional, and academic development of pupils.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet the needs of different learners.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff.
• Promote independence, confidence, and inclusion within the classroom.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a class Teaching Assistant.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Resilient, proactive, and able to work effectively in a busy school environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children to succeed.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent desirable.

We offer:

• A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you
• Over 300 training courses for all workers
• Competitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday pay
• On going support from the schools & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school-based recruitment experience

This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to 'Safer Recruitment of Children guidance, and all staff are fully trained.

Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer