Location: Brixton

Contract: Flexible (Temp to Perm)

Working Pattern: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Disclosure level: Enhanced

Trial/Interview closing Date: Friday 18th of July 2023

The Role:

As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children make good academic progress. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning Support

• Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence
• Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively
• Adapt and develop resources for EAL and SEND pupils, ensuring their safety and enabling them to access the curriculum
• Assist with follow-through for related services (speech/language/physical therapy etc.)
• Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives
• Assist pupils’ achievement outside of the classroom, e.g. computer lab, library

Support for the school

• Supervise pupils in playgrounds, lunchrooms etc and assist with general pastoral care
• Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out of school activities as required within contract hours, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher

Person Specification: Teaching Assistant

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above (or equiv)
• Certified teach assistant course
• Degree (desirable)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience establishing successful learning relationships with students at the relevant age, treating them consistently with respect and consideration

Experience of the role of a TA including; classroom organisation and management, supporting the planning and delivery of the curriculum, implementing behaviour and learning strategies

• Good working knowledge of the national curriculum
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good administrative, organisational and computer skills
• Competent with computers and other technology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults
• Able to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and pupil’s personal health and hygiene
• Able to speak another language, play a musical instrument or coach a sport (desirable)

Behaviours

• Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil
• A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you understand how and when to take appropriate action.
• Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background
• Professional outlook, detailed orientated and able to multitask and meet deadlines
• A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
• Helpful, positive, patient and caring nature
• Calm and professional under pressure
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion
• Flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement

Other

• Right to work in the UK
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Apply today with your full cv to be considered for this Teaching Assistant vacancy.

Ortus Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received.

Teaching Assistant | Brixton | £80 – £100 PAYE | Full Time | September Start

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