Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD on SEND

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Sutton, South London, on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start.

You will work closely with the class teacher to provide general classroom support, run targeted literacy and numeracy interventions, assist pupils with reading, writing and maths, and provide 1:1 support for SEND pupils. Training in safeguarding will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering phonics, reading or numeracy interventions would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum, especially literacy and numeracy.
• Able to support pupils 1:1 and in small groups and build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support alongside the class teacher.
• Deliver targeted literacy, numeracy and phonics interventions when appropriate.
• Support pupils with reading, writing, comprehension and maths; assist with lesson preparation and resources.
• Give 1:1 support to pupils with SEND and help develop communication, social interaction and emotional regulation skills.

Skills

Primary literacy

Primary numeracy

Individual support

Phonics interventions

Behaviour management

SEND experience

Relationship building

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Sutton, South London - Immediate Start

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

Pay: £110-£125 per day

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