Teaching Assistant - Maths & Sport

Strategy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategy Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision setting in South London. The role requires a strong Maths background and an interest or experience in Sport.

You will support students across KS3 and KS4, providing classroom and individual support to help them engage positively with their education. candidates with experience in Maths tutoring, sports coaching, mentoring or a school environment are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong Maths background with ability to support KS3/KS4.
• Experience tutoring Maths, coaching sport, or mentoring.
• Experience working with or supporting young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Patient, resilient and supportive approach.
• Confident working in an Alternative Provision environment.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support KS3 and KS4 students in class and individually.
• Help students engage positively with their education.

Skills

Maths

Sport

KS3/KS4

Young people

Job description

Location: South London
Contract: Full-time, 1-year temporary contract with potential to become permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Strategy Education are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision setting in South London.

We are looking for someone with a strong Maths background who also has a genuine interest or experience in Sport. The successful candidate will support students across KS3 and KS4, providing classroom and individual support and helping students to engage positively with their education.

Previous experience working with young people is essential, with experience in Maths tutoring, sports coaching, mentoring or a school environment highly desirable.

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong background in Maths, with the ability to support KS3 and KS4 students
• A background in Sport, ideally through coaching, education or practical experience
• Experience working with or supporting young people
• The ability to build positive relationships with students
• A patient, resilient and supportive approach
• The confidence to work within an Alternative Provision environment
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills

The role offers:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday position
• ASAP start
• Initial 1-year temporary contract
• Potential for the role to become permanent
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within Alternative Provision
• The chance to make a genuine difference to young people's education and engagement

If you have a strong Maths and Sport background and are looking for a full-time opportunity working with young people, we would be keen to hear from you.

Safeguarding & DBS:
All candidates must be able to provide suitable references and undertake the necessary safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, in line with KCSIE guidance. Strategy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.