Teaching Assistant

Lotus Recruitment Ltd; Oare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Bexley, starting January 2025. The role emphasizes one-on-one support for students, with a focus on fostering engagement and emotional resilience. Ideal candidates will have experience in support roles and be patient communicators. This position offers competitive pay rates and is perfect for those wanting to make a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and training

Supportive school culture

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Experience in a relatable background like support work, tutoring, or healthcare.
• Ability to build trust with young people.
• Willingness to participate in training for behavior and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group support for Primary pupils.
• Help students regulate and stay focused during lessons.
• Support teachers in creating a calm learning environment.
• Encourage students' confidence and emotional resilience.

Skills

Support for young people

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Patience

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Primary

• Primary School in Bexley
• Full time Term time only 90 PAYE / 106 Umbrella per day
• Start date: January 2025 onwards
• 8.30am-3.45pm

Do you have experience in supporting young people? Do you want to build meaningful experience in education?

This primary school in Bexley is looking for Classroom mentors / Teaching Assistants to join their team from January. The school has an inclusive environment is a 3 form entry, has a large green space, great resources and a diverse team of staff making a huge difference to students lives!

About the School

• Primary school with a strong community feel
• Close to a reliable overground station that has fast trains throughout South East London
• Clear structures in place to support students with additional needs
• Ongoing CPD and regular training sessions across SEN practice

Your Role Day to Day

• Offering one to one and small group support for pupils across Primary year groups
• Helping students regulate, stay focused and positively engage in lessons
• Supporting teachers in creating a calm and structured learning environment
• Encouraging confidence, independence and emotional resilience

Who This Suits

• Candidates with a relatable background or existing experience e.g. Support workers, healthcare assistants, youth workers, tutors, TAs, SEND Support, Sports coaches etc.
• Someone patient, calm and able to build trust with young people
• A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
• Anyone looking for a purposeful role where every day makes a difference

Why This School Could Be Right for You

• A genuinely supportive culture
• Training that helps you understand behaviour, communication and regulation
• Direct experience that can shape your long term career path
• Competitive pay rates

To be considered for this Teaching Assistant / Mentor role opportunity contact - Leanne at Lotus Recruitment