Teaching Assistant - South West London

Aspire People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant for the South West London area to support KS1/KS2 students, delivering both group and 1:1 assistance alongside the class teacher.

Ideal candidates will have experience with primary-aged children, a solid understanding of the KS1/KS2 curriculum, and strong communication. The role emphasizes patience, adaptability, and alignment with a Church of England school ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Good understanding of KS1/KS2 curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships.
• Patience, adaptability and a caring nature.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of a Church of England school.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support KS1/2 students, ensuring individual learning needs are met.
• Assist with delivery of engaging lessons in collaboration with the class teacher.
• Support the wider classroom environment by fostering a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere.
• Help prepare and organise classroom resources and materials.
• Monitor and report on student progress, contributing to IEPs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support school ethos and values.

Skills

KS1/KS2 curriculum

1:1 support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Key Stage 1/2)

Location: South West London

Contract: Ongoing

About the Role

Aspire People are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant in the South West London Area. This role is focused on providing both general and 1:1 support for Key Stage 1 and 2.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support KS1/2 students, ensuring their individual learning needs are met.
• Assist with the delivery of engaging lessons in collaboration with the class teacher.
• Support the wider classroom environment by fostering a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere.
• Help prepare and organize classroom resources and materials.
• Monitor and report on the student's progress, contributing to their individual education plan (IEP).
• Encourage positive behaviour and support the school's ethos and values.

About You

• Experience working with primary-aged children, ideally in a teaching assistant or similar role.
• A good understanding of Key Stage 1/2 curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Patience, adaptability, and a caring nature.
• A commitment to the values and ethos of a Church of England school.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• The opportunity to work in schools with a supportive and collaborative team.
• A meaningful role where you can make a real difference in the educational journey of both KS1 and KS2 students.
• Professional development opportunities.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.