Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their Inclusion Team. This role is crucial for supporting vulnerable students, providing individualized assistance in lessons, and working with small groups. Candidates should have a passion for working with various SEN/AEN students, including those with Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives, fostering an inclusive learning environment. If you have the patience, experience, and sensitivity needed to support these students, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable and challenging students is essential.
• Ability to support students with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and sensory needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils in lessons and small groups outside the classroom.
• Mentor students to help regulate their mood and focus on lessons.

Skills

Patience

Experience with SEN/AEN students

Sensitivity

Mentoring

Education

Relevant educational qualifications

Job description

We are looking to appoint Teaching Assistants as part of our successful Inclusion Team. The
successful candidates will be team members with the patience, experience and sensitivity to
work with some of our most vulnerable and challenging students, supporting them
individually in lessons or working with small groups outside the classroom.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you may have the responsibility of mentoring individual
pupils who need support in regulating their mood and helping them focus on lessons. In
order to support inclusive teaching and learning in the school, you must be someone wanting
to work with various SEN/AEN students across the classroom. Some of the needs will include
Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Physical and sensory needs.

Application

Candidates will be shortlisted and potentially interviewed on receipt of applications. We reserve
the right to close the advert early should an appropriate candidate be identified.

For an informal discussion, please contact Nicola Dowell - Deputy SenCo on 020 8974 1156.

Please forward completed application forms to [e-mail] or addressed to Elsa Harris, Chessington School, Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS.