Teaching Assistant

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (EAL) to join a vibrant secondary school in Lambeth. This full-time role offers the opportunity to support students with moderate learning difficulties and EAL, fostering their academic growth in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates are graduates or individuals with prior secondary school experience, ready to make a significant impact in students' lives. The school promises a friendly community, excellent resources, and a commitment to professional development, making this a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about education and student success.

Benefits

Staff development programme

Outstanding facilities

Diverse community

Emotional and practical support service

Qualifications

• Prior experience in secondary school or a graduate aiming to become a teacher.
• Ability to support students with EAL and learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students with EAL, ensuring their safety.
• Establish constructive relationships and assist with learning activities.
• Create a supportive environment in line with lesson plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Listening Skills

Experience with EAL

Support for Students with SEN

Education

Graduate Degree

Job description

Teaching Assistant (EAL)

Location: Lambeth, South London

Start Date: January 2025

Reeson Education are supporting a large mainstream secondary school in Lambeth, South London who require an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (EAL) to join their team from January 2025 on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be a Teaching Assistant with prior secondary school experience, or a graduate looking to pursue a career as a qualified teacher in the future.

The Role - Teaching Assistant (EAL)

The role of the Teaching Assistant is to support students with moderate learning difficulties and encourage learning across a variety of subjects and year groups. You should be able to demonstrate successful experience in supporting students with EAL.

The school requires an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a busy and fun environment where every day offers something different. Candidates with previous SEN experience are encouraged but this is not essential as training will be provided. The successful individual will support students with moderate learning difficulties, special educational needs, and disabilities across a variety of year groups. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and listening skills with a commitment to helping each student achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and provide particular support for students identified with EAL ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
2. Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs.
3. Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with students' learning.
4. Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support students to achieve learning goals.
5. Assist with the planning of learning activities.

The Offer:

In return, the school can offer the successful Graduate Teaching Assistant the following:

1. A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme.
2. Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning.
3. A friendly and diverse student and staff community.
4. Access to confidential emotional and practical advice support service.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals, and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the core values of honesty, integrity, and excellence.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%.