Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Sutton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Public transport access

Job summary

Reeson Education is seeking a dedicated role in Sutton to support special needs students one-on-one in activities such as words, talking, and life skills. You will contribute across swimming, music, art, sports, and cooking to help pupils make friends and engage with learning.

This long-term, full-time position runs Monday to Thursday, with a potential to become permanent. You’ll work with college-age pupils (16+) and can access training while you work, with easy public transport access.

Qualifications

• You love working with children and young adults.
• You are good at talking and listening.
• You are patient and always positive.
• You are supportive and can encourage pupils to engage with learning and eachother.

Responsibilities

• Support special needs students one-on-one with words, talking and life skills.
• Assist in classes like swimming, music, art, and sports to foster social interaction.
• Work with therapy teams (e.g., speech therapists) where applicable.
• Train on the job and contribute to a safe, positive learning environment.

Skills

Child engagement

Verbal communication

Patience

Encouragement

Job description

This role is about helping special needs students one-on-one with their words, talking, hand-eye skills, and making friends. The students at this school have a range of needs so a passion for supporting people with additional needs would be ideal You'll work closely with them in different classes like swimming, music, art, and sports. The job starts now or anytime this term. You might also get to work with therapy teams, like dogs and speech therapists.

Job details:

• It's in Sutton.

• It's full-time, Monday to Thursday.

• It's a long-term job with the opportunity to go permanent.

• You'll work with college age pupils - 16+.

• Classes have 5 to 8 students.

• You'll help students learn life skills and make friends.

• You'll help in fun classes like music, art, sports, and cooking.

• You can get training while you work.

• It's easy to get to by public transport.

What we're looking for:

• You love working with children and young adults.

• You're good at talking and listening.

• You're patient and always positive.

• You're supportive and are able to encourage pupils to engage with learning and eachother.

For this role you must be able to commit until January 2025 at a minimum.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%