Teaching Assistant

HORIZON TEACHERS; Orpington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education consultancy, HORIZON TEACHERS, is seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant for a secondary school in Orpington. This role focuses on supporting students with EHCPs, fostering an inclusive environment, and assisting teachers in effective lesson delivery, with potential for long-term employment.

Benefits

Clear progression routes

Health and well-being services

Competitive rewards and benefits package

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students in and out of the classroom.
• Support students with diverse learning needs.
• Assist with lesson planning and classroom management.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for supporting students' progress? Are you interested in making a change? If so, we want YOU! Horizon Teachers are seeking an outgoing and supportive teaching assistant to work at a secondary school based in Orpington. In this role, you'll support teachers in delivering engaging lessons, assist students' learning, and help foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment. You will work closely with students who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), providing tailored support to help them access the curriculum and reach their full potential. This is a long-term role starting in September, with the potential to become permanent.What the school can offer:

• Clear progression routes within the school
• A range of health and well-being services
• A competitive rewards and benefits package

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students in and out of the classroom
• Support students with diverse learning needs, ensuring all pupils are given the opportunity to succeed
• Assist with lesson planning, classroom management, and creating a stimulating learning environment

Why Horizon Teachers?

• We offer support staff the highest rates, up to £550 per week
• A team of specialist consultants with extensive experience in the education sector
• Interview preparation and guidance throughout your journey with us
• Currently experiencing one of our busiest years, placing more support staff and teachers than ever

Please apply now; this job will be filled by the end of the week, so don't delay! Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps teachers and support staff find long-term, permanent, and interim roles in primary, secondary, and special schools across London, the South East, the Midlands, and the North of England. As part of the registration process, a DBS check and sighting of all relevant original qualifications are required before any work placement. For all teaching roles, you must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.