Year 2 Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a committed Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Newham, London. The role involves providing classroom support, focusing on pupils with Special Educational Needs and enhancing student confidence. Ideal candidates will have prior experience as a Teaching Assistant and a working understanding of child development. This long-term position comes with an excellent opportunity for career progression in education.

Benefits

Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Supportive School Environment

Career Progression

Dedicated Consultant

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Basic understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to motivate and encourage pupils.
• Deliver targeted support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Deliver individual and small group support for effective learning.

Skills

Experience working as a Teaching Assistant

Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs

Teamwork skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Year 2 Teaching Assistant Vacancy in Newham – Join a Supportive Primary School!

Role: Year 2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Newham, London
Salary: £90 – £105 per day – depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 08:30 am – 03:30 pm (Monday to Friday)
Contract Type: Long-Term

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who aspires to become a Teacher?

At GSL Education, we are currently seeking a committed and enthusiastic Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join one of our fantastic client Primary Schools in Newham. The school is looking for someone who can start immediately and has experience working with individual pupils and small groups.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting young learners at a crucial stage of their education.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Support:Work closely with theYear 2 class teachertomotivate and encourage pupilsto reach their full potential.
• SEN Support:Provide targetedsupport for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Small Group Intervention:Deliverindividual and small group supportto ensure effective learning takes place.
• Student Confidence:Help pupils developconfidence and self-esteemthrough encouragement and tailored strategies.

The successful Year 2 Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• A basic understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning strategies.
• The ability to boost pupils’ confidence through positive listening and support techniques.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

What GSL Education Offers:

• Temp-to-Perm Opportunity:A long-term role with the potential to become permanent.
• Supportive School Environment:A welcoming school with a strong focus onpupil development and wellbeing.
• Career Progression:An excellent opportunity for those looking to move intoteacher training in the future.
• Dedicated Consultant:Ongoing guidance and support throughout your placement.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding ofsafeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all backgroundsafer recruitment checks, including providing an enhancedDBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in theYear 2 Teaching Assistantrole, please click‘apply now’to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.