Year 2 Teaching Assistant

EdEx; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Primary School in Croydon seeks a Teaching Assistant for Year 2. You will support children, work alongside Class Teachers, and engage with children who have Special Educational Needs. Ideal for those looking for experience prior to Teacher Training or a career in Psychology. This full-time role offers a vibrant work environment in an Outstanding school.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Outstanding school facilities

Supportive staff and environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in some capacity.
• Experience supporting children with SEN beneficial but not essential.
• Graduates with keen interest in Teaching/Education/SEN/Psychology ideal.
• Enjoy working with children; patient, calm, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Support across classes as a Teaching Assistant in Year 2.
• Work with children with SEN, EAL, and Emotional Needs.
• Collaborate with qualified Class Teachers.

Skills

Working with children

Supporting children with SEN

Patience

Creativity

Job description

Year 2 Teaching Assistant – Croydon Primary School

A popular Primary School in Croydon is searching for a Teaching Assistant to join them for the full academic year, and possibly longer.

You will be working as a Teaching Assistant in Year 2, supporting across a couple of classes, working with children with SEN, EAL and Emotional Needs. You will work alongside another Teaching Assistant, as well as qualified Class Teachers.

This Ofsted graded "Outstanding" school has the best facilities you will find in Croydon. They have large, open plan classrooms, an art studio, plenty of outdoor play space and more. Additionally, the curriculum is particularly holistic, encompassing Music, Drama, Art and Sports into as much of the learning as possible.

Children enjoy coming to the school, staff turnover is very low and the senior leadership team are approachable, supportive and pragmatic.

This Teaching Assistant position is perfect for someone looking to gain a year (or more) of experience in a school prior to Teacher Training or a career in Psychology/Counselling/Therapy etc.

Job Details

• Full time, Mon-Fri, Term Time Only
• 08:30 - 16:30 working hours
• £105 per day
• ASAP Start

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience working with children in some capacity
• Experience supporting children with SEN beneficial but not essential
• Graduates with a keen interest in Teaching/Education/SEN/Psychology ideal!
• Above all else, someone who enjoys working with children
• Patient, calm, professional and a positive role model
• People with a creative background will be great!

Benefits & Facilities

• Ofsted Outstanding Primary School
• Located in Croydon
• Free parking on site or a 6 min walk from a station
• Really well resourced, amazing facilities, lovely children and staff

Apply to this Teaching Assistant position today. If shortlisted, you will typically be contacted within 24hrs from submitting your CV/Application.