Year 6 Teaching Assistant role in Croydon

Are you looking for a rewarding and purposeful job where you can positively impact the educational journey of a pupil in Year 6 with SEND?

Perhaps you are an aspiring Primary Teacher, Educational Psychologist or School Counsellor looking to gain practical SEND experience prior to going on to complete a PGCE, Masters or Doctorate?

Look no further than this Year 6 Teaching Assistant role based at an inclusive Primary School in Croydon.

Year 6 Teaching Assistant | Job Summary

• Initial 1-Year contract commencing September 2024 (earlier starts are possible)
• Mainstream Primary School in Croydon
• £85-£100 per day | Paid weekly on a PAYE basis
• Providing support to a Year 6 pupil with SEND
• Contract extensions available for those wanting to remain at the school beyond initial contract
• Ideal role for aspiring Primary Teachers / Psychologists / Counsellors / Wellbeing Practitioners

Year 6 Teaching Assistant | Job Description

• Providing classroom support to a Year 6 pupil as a 1:1 LSA
• Supporting other pupils at various points in the school day with Autism Spectrum Condition, Speech and Communication Difficulties, ADHD and Severe Social Anxieties.
• Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals and groups of students.
• Monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil achievement, progress and development.
• Building core skills and supporting a strong knowledge base through a tailored approach to the individual needs of the pupils.

This Year 6 Teaching Assistant role will require a motivated, determined, resilient and dedicated individual who is ready to fully embrace challenge and who approaches setbacks with a positive, can-do attitude.