Role: Full-time Monday to Friday (8:30am–4pm)

Location: Southwark, London

Pay: £90–£105 per day PAYE

Looking for Candidates who can Trial and Start work immediately

Are you a CACHE Level 3 qualified professional who is passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young children? If you thrive in a classroom environment and are dedicated to supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and development, this could be the perfect role for you.

Ortus Recruitment is working with a primary school in the London Borough of Southwark to find a qualified Teaching Assistant who is ready to hit the ground running. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that truly values education and puts children at the heart of everything it does.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

Supporting the teacher by:

• Assisting in creating and maintaining a safe, effective and engaging learning environment
• Helping to prepare and deliver learning activities, observing how well they work and sharing relevant feedback with the class teacher
• Keeping pupil and classroom records up to date and supporting communication with parents

Supporting children and their learning by:

• Building fair, respectful, trusting and supportive relationships with every pupil
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children by providing a secure and nurturing environment
• Maintaining high expectations for every child’s development and behaviour, supporting them to reach their full potential
• Encouraging pupils to explore their own ideas, develop creativity and think independently
• Promoting positive self-esteem, independence and strong values and behaviour
• Monitoring individual progress and acting where needed

Additional responsibilities:

• Working cooperatively with colleagues and contributing positively to the wider team culture
• Actively developing your own professional skills and supporting the growth of others
• Attending meetings, performance reviews and school events
• Supporting the positive image and overall wellbeing of the school community

What We’re Looking For

• Hold a CACHE Level 3 or equivalent Early Years qualification – this is essential
• A sound understanding of the EYFS framework and ideally practical experience working with this age group, including as a key person
• Fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and wellbeing of all children
• Flexible, adaptable, creative and innovative in your approach to learning and behaviour
• A strong team player who contributes positively to collaborative working
• Excellent interpersonal skills with both children and adults
• Well-organised, reliable and efficient in managing your responsibilities
• A genuine passion for helping young children grow and thrive in an educational setting

Why Work with Ortus Recruitment

• REC Corporate Member – committed to ethical recruitment and giving every candidate the best chance of success
• We only partner with schools that have strong safeguarding cultures and welcoming, supportive staff teams
• Opportunities for professional growth and development throughout your placement
• The chance to make a lasting difference for children from all kinds of backgrounds

Don’t wait – once your profile is fully vetted, trials can begin immediately, putting you in the best position to secure your placement as soon as possible.

To apply, please send your full CV today – we’d love to hear from you!

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