Teaching Assistant (TA)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic school in Newham as a Teaching Assistant, supporting children in their phonics journey. This role involves delivering targeted phonics interventions, working closely with teachers, and engaging students with innovative strategies. With a focus on personal development, the successful candidate will have an immediate impact on learners' literacy skills within a supportive and modern educational environment.

Benefits

Potential for a permanent position based on performance

Excellent resources and support for staff

Qualifications

• Experience with phonics interventions and SEN support.
• Strong understanding of early reading development.
• Ability to adapt strategies for student needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students in delivering phonics interventions.
• Implement group phonics sessions.
• Lead small group interventions to enhance literacy skills.

Skills

Phonics experience

SEN experience

Resilience

Proactive personality

Education

Enhanced DBS

Tools

Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Newham
Salary Range: £90 - £105 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Are you enthusiastic about supporting children in their learning journey, especially when it comes to phonics? GSL Education needs an ambitious Teaching Assistant with phonics experience to join a dynamic school in Newham. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact while contributing to the development of young learners.

Responsibilities of the TA:

• Support students with various needs, specifically in delivering phonics interventions.
• Implement group phonics sessions using the Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc phonics program.
• Work closely with teachers to provide tailored support to enhance students' reading and literacy skills.
• Lead small group interventions to reinforce phonics learning and phonemic awareness.
• Encourage and motivate students to engage with phonics and develop a love for reading.

Requirements of the TA:

• SEN experience, particularly with children who have additional learning needs.
• Phonics experience and a strong understanding of how to support early reading development.
• Familiarity with the Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc phonics program.
• Ability to deliver group interventions and adapt strategies to meet students’ individual needs.
• A resilient and proactive personality, with a passion for helping children succeed.
• A current CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained) and an enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Competitive daily rate.
• Potential for a permanent position based on performance.
• Modern school with excellent resources and support for staff.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

If you are a dedicated TA ready to support and inspire students, click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch!