Teaching Assistant

Teach Plus Limited; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus Limited is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Twickenham on ad-hoc, with full- and part-time opportunities available from ASAP. This is a great chance to gain experience across a primary setting while contributing to pupils' learning and wellbeing.

You will support teachers across the primary curriculum, provide 1:1 and small-group support including pupils with SEND, and assist with learning activities while promoting independence and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in primary education.
• Experience with SEND support and inclusive classrooms.
• Right to work in the UK and up-to-date DBS Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils, including those with SEND.
• Assist learning activities and encourage independence and positive behaviour.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

SEND experience

UK childcare experience

DBS Update Service

Education

Relevant education or training in Childcare

Job description

Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Twickenham
Contract: Full & part-time options available
Salary: from £108 per day

About the role and school

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in Twickenham? Teach Plus are currently working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school that is looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants and Graduate Teaching Assistants to join their team on an ad-hoc basis, with full and part-time opportunities available from ASAP.This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants to gain further experience across a primary school setting while making a positive difference to pupils' learning, development and wellbeing.

The school is a well-established primary academy in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, serving a diverse and engaged local community.The school has a strong ethos centred around high expectations and ensuring pupils are ambitious for their learning and development.With supportive leadership, a positive approach to behaviour and a broad, engaging primary curriculum, the school provides a welcoming environment for both pupils and staff.The school benefits from a range of modern facilities and a strong focus on creating an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential.

This Teaching Assistant opportunity would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Graduate Teaching Assistant who is looking to develop their experience within primary education.Higher Level Teaching Assistants are also encouraged to apply for ad-hoc work covering classes in the teachers absence.

Job Responsibilities

• Support teachers with the delivery of engaging and effective lessons across the primary curriculum
• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support to pupils, including children with SEND
• Assist pupils with their learning, development and classroom activities while encouraging independence
• Support positive behaviour management and contribute to a calm, inclusive and purposeful learning environment
• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials in line with lesson objectives
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development
• Cover classes in the teachers absence (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role
• SEND experience desired
• Minimum 3 months UK experience working in a childcare setting
• Strong subject/curriculum knowledge relevant to the role
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK