Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support service is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support young people and small groups within secondary schools across Croydon. You will assist teachers, contribute to lesson planning, and create a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in UK schools and a passion for education. This role offers competitive daily rates and long-term contracts.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in UK secondary schools.
• Commitment to providing high-quality support to students.
• Knowledge of relevant safeguarding procedures (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers in the classroom.
• Providing individual and small group support to students.
• Contributing to lesson planning and preparation.
• Creating a positive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working in UK secondary schools

Supporting students with diverse learning needs

Communication and interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience, empathy, and positive attitude

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Overview

Support young people and small groups across Croydon - great daily rates & long-term contracts!

Our client is a group of Secondary Schools across Croydon and the South committed to providing high-quality education. They value their staff and offer a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Responsibilities

You will be working as a Teaching Assistant, providing support to young people and small groups within secondary schools settings across the Area. You will play a vital role in creating a positive learning environment and helping students achieve their full potential. You\'ll be working closely with teachers and other support staff, contributing to lesson planning and delivery, and providing individual or small group support to students with diverse learning needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.

• Assisting teachers in the classroom
• Providing individual and small group support to students
• Creating a positive and supportive learning environment
• Contributing to lesson planning and preparation
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff
• Supporting students with diverse learning needs

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in UK secondary schools
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to providing high-quality support to students
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
• Relevant qualifications (desirable)
• Experience with specific learning difficulties (desirable)
• Knowledge of relevant safeguarding procedures (desirable)
• A passion for education and a commitment to making a difference

If you are interested in this position and meet the minimum requirements, please apply. We are unable to support applications from candidates without UK school experience.

Please apply now and someone will get straight back to you, or call Paul Hirchfield on 01293 527416. [e-mail]