Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Sutton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Sutton is seeking a dedicated individual to support special needs students in a full-time role. The position involves working in various engaging classes and assisting students with life skills in a supportive, positive manner. Ideal candidates will love interacting with children and be committed until January 2025.

Benefits

Training opportunities while working

Easy public transport access

Qualifications

• Ability to commit until January 2025.
• Encourage pupils to engage with learning and each other.

Responsibilities

• Help special needs students with life skills.
• Assist in classes like swimming, music, art, and sports.

Skills

Love working with children and young adults

Good communication skills

Patience and positivity

Supportive attitude

Job description

Overview

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 each other.

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 that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%