Job Overview:

• General Teaching Assistant supporting Year 3 class
• £85 – £100 per day, PAYE – No hidden agency/umbrella company fees
• Full time, ongoing throughout the academic year

Here at Ortus Recruitment we are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join one of our vibrant and thriving mainstream primary schools located in the London Borough of Lewisham, Blackheath. The school is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and they have a supportive and tightknit staff team.

Main responsibilities:

• You will need to assist the class teacher in supporting a year 3 class as a general teaching assistant working to maintain positive behaviour in the class and around the school building
• You may be required to undertake administrative duties such as photocopying/laminating work and updating/removing display boards
• You will need to liaise with the class teacher, the senco and parents/carers to provide feedback on pupil progress
• You will need to supervise the pupils in the lunch hall, playground and in the corridors working to maintain calm  behaviour

Must have:

• A clear enhanced child workforce DBS on the update service or be willing to process one through Ortus Recruitment – £52
• Two obtainable childcare relevant references
• A minimum grade C in GCSE English and Math

What we need from you:

• We need you to have experience working with children in a care, residential, school or social setting
• The ability to build a positive rapport with both staff and students
• You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills
• You will need to be passionate about working alongside children and dedicated in aiding both their academic and behavioural attainment levels

Benefits of working through Ortus Recruitment:

• Excellent pay rates – PAYE – Pay is dependant on experience and qualifications
• Referral bonus for candidates – £100
• One location, full time, long term