Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Wandsworth, Southwest London. This full-time role involves supporting students aged 11-17 with communication and focus needs. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and experience working with children, particularly those with Autism and communication challenges. Join a supportive team dedicated to fostering confidence and life skills in young learners. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with communication difficulties.
• Strong academic background and ability to manage challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to students with special needs.
• Assist in developing Individual Education Plans.
• Support class teachers and ensure student safety.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Communication Skills

Behaviour Management

Academic Background

Education

Degree in Education or Related Field

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth, Southwest London

Daily Rate: 100 - 115
Location: Wandsworth, Southwest London
Contract Type: 5 days a week (Full-Time)

Hours: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Long Term

About the School:
An Ofsted 'Good' school located in Balham, Wandsworth are looking for Teaching Assistants to support students with communication and focus needs (aged 11- 17). Looking for passionate people with a strong academic background.

About the role - Teaching Assistant:
Providing 1:1 support and assistance to students throughout the school aged 11 - 17. Working alongside talented teachers, Behaviour support team and supportive senior leaders, the role is ideal for someone looking to support young people looking to gain confidence and life-skills while at school.

The role will consist of:

• Offering support to the class teacher.
• Provide support for individuals and groups of pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans.
• Building good student - teacher rapport.

The successful applicants will have:

• Previous experience working with Autism, Speech Language and Communication difficulties.
• Previous experience managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong academic background
• Ideally experience working with children and/or young people.
• Valid and enhanced child or child and adult DBS check.

To be eligible for this role you must have an Enhanced Child or Child & Adult Workforce barred list DBS Certificate registered on the update service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.