Teaching Assistant Based in Biggin Hill

Protocol Education Ltd; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Full-Time Teaching Assistant based in Biggin Hill, England. The role involves supporting the classroom teacher, assisting with lesson preparation, and providing one-on-one support to students. Candidates should have a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification, strong communication skills, and a good understanding of child development. This position will include competitive pay rates and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Prior experience working in a classroom setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher in delivering educational activities.
• Provide one-on-one support to students.
• Help with administrative tasks and supervise students.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational skills and attention to detail

Understanding of child development and learning processes

Familiarity with safeguarding procedures

Ability to work effectively in a team

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location

Based in Biggin Hill, England, Greater London.

Job Type

Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours.

Primary Industry

Education and Training.

Salary

£90 - £100 Per day. Benefits include PAYE.

Responsibilities

• The Teaching Assistant will support the classroom teacher in delivering educational activities, assisting with lesson preparation, and providing one-on-one support to students.
• Responsibilities also include helping with administrative tasks, supervising students during activities, and maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths.

Experience

Prior experience working in a classroom setting is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of child development and learning processes.
• Familiarity with safeguarding procedures.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• First Aid certification.

Working Conditions

The role involves working in a classroom environment, assisting with various educational activities, and interacting with students, teachers, and parents. The Teaching Assistant may need to adapt to different teaching styles and support students with diverse learning needs.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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