Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support 24/7

CPD Courses and certificates

Referral scheme - up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting enthusiastic teaching assistants for supply roles across Southwark primary and secondary schools. Roles vary from day-to-day supply to longer-term placements, with pay depending on experience.

You may provide general classroom, 1:1, or small-group support while working alongside teaching staff to foster a positive learning environment. Opportunities span across primary and secondary settings, with potential longer-term or permanent arrangements.

Qualifications

• A relevant teaching assistant qualification is desirable.
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Experience providing classroom, 1:1 or small-group support.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to adapt to different learning environments.
• A positive, patient and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom, 1:1 or small-group support alongside teaching staff.
• Support across primary and secondary settings, varying by placement.
• Assist with longer-term and permanent opportunities where suitable.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

London/ temporary / £90 - 100 per day Depending on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential?

Do you have experience working with children or young people in an educational setting?

Are you a teaching assistant looking for flexible opportunities across Tower Hamlets?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable teaching assistants for supply opportunities across primary schools in Southwark. We work with a range of local schools requiring high-quality classroom support to help pupils engage positively with their learning.

Opportunities are available across primary and secondary settings, with roles ranging from day-to-day supply to longer-term placements. Depending on the setting, the successful applicant may provide general classroom, 1:1 or small-group support, working alongside teaching staff to create a positive learning environment. Longer-term and permanent opportunities may also be available where suitable.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant teaching assistant qualification is desirable
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting
• Experience providing classroom, 1:1 or small-group support
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to adapt to different learning environments
• A positive, patient and proactive approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.