Teaching Assistant

Destination Education; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible and long-term opportunities

Immediate start

Accessible recruitment support

Job summary

Destination Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across mainstream and SEN schools in Finsbury Park and the surrounding areas. You will support pupils with learning, development and wellbeing, adapting to mainstream or SEN needs as required.

Whether you are an experienced TA, a recent graduate or exploring a teaching career, your enthusiasm and commitment are valued. Immediate start and flexible opportunities with competitive daily rates apply.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and young people.
• Patient, caring and approachable demeanor.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable team player.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Interest in supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience in education, childcare, youth work or support work.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with academic, social and emotional development.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Assist the class teacher with lessons and activities.
• Support pupils with additional needs.
• Help create an inclusive, engaging classroom environment.
• Encourage confidence, independence and communication skills.
• Support positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Passionate about working with children

Patient, caring and approachable

Reliable and adaptable

Team player

Interest in SEN/Additional needs

Experience in education/childcare/yout

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Mainstream & SEN

Location: Finsbury Park

Rate: £100-£120 per day

Flexible opportunities

Destination Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistants to work across a range of mainstream and SEN schools in Finsbury Parkand the surrounding areas.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, an aspiring teacher, or someone with a passion for supporting children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing. Depending on the school and your experience, you could work alongside the class teacher in a mainstream classroom or provide more tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development


• Providing 1:1 and small-group support


• Assisting the class teacher with lessons and learning activities


• Supporting pupils with additional needs


• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment


• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and communication skills


• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines


• Building strong and trusting relationships with pupils and staff

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Passionate about working with children and young people


• Patient, caring and approachable


• Reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable


• Confident working as part of a team


• Able to build positive relationships with pupils


• Interested in supporting children with additional needs


• Experienced in education, childcare, youth work or support work

SEN experience is highly valued, but we are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable experience and the right attitude who are looking to start or develop their career in education.

Why work with Destination Education?

As an education recruitment agency, Destination Education works closely with schools to provide candidates with access to a wide range of exciting opportunities.

We can offer:

• Competitive daily rates


• Flexible and long-term opportunities


• Permanent opportunities where available


• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant


• Opportunities across mainstream and SEN settings


• Access to schools throughout Finsbury Park and the surrounding areas


• Valuable experience to help develop your education career


• A straightforward registration process

Location: Finsbury Park

Role: Teaching Assistant - Mainstream & SEN

Pay: £100 - £120 per day, depending on experience and role

Start: Immediate start