Teaching assistants

• Teaching Assistant
• September
• Streatham
• Full Time
• £88-£100

Career Teachers are looking for a proactive and energetic Teaching Assistant to support children in KS1/KS2 at a lovely Primary school in the borough of Lambeth. The school are looking for an experienced Teaching assistant start with them asap.

General skills

As a Teaching Assistant you will have:

• Experience in supporting pupils in a classroom environment, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including ASD.
• A good understanding of the national Curriculum.
• Sound understanding of child development and learning.
• The ability to demonstrate active listening skills and strong verbal communication skills.
• A dedication to establishing positive relationships with pupils and understanding their needs.
• The ability to provide varying levels of individual attention, reassurance and support with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to a wide range of duties in response to changing circumstances.
• The ability to monitor a pupil’s response to learning activities and modify or adapt the activities to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• The confidence to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek new teaching methods.
• The ability to provide constructive feedback to pupils in a way that reinforces self-esteem.
• The ability to handle complex and sensitive issues with empathy and understanding.
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the college team.
• Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities.
• An interest in continuing your personal and professional development.

Personal traits

To be a good fit for a Teaching Assistant (TA) role, you will need to be:

• Empathetic and compassionate
• Well-presented and professional
• Positive and motivational.
• Supportive and understanding.
• Trustworthy and ethical.
• Assertive and confident.
• Flexible and resourceful.

Successful Applicants will be subject to references and an up to date DBS with update service or be willing to apply for a new DBS.

Apply today!

When you work with Career Teachers, you will receive:

Competitive rates of pay

Professional support from our team of experienced consultants

Opportunities to progress your career

Ongoing career advice from a dedicated consultant

Free face to face CPD courses.

Plus, recommend a friend who’s looking for a new role and we’ll thank you with £100 for every teacher & teaching assistant who registers and works for 10 days

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