KS1 Teaching Assistant | Brixton | £80 – £100 PAYE | Full Time | September Start

Are you outgoing and confident with consistent energy and enthusiasm?

Are you pro-active?

Do you enjoy working in an environment that is constantly changing?

Do you have a passion for learning and positive re-enforcement?

Are you calm under pressure and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour?

A ‘Good’ Ofsted rated primary school is now seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Key Stage 1. The school has a great and supportive senior leadership team, friendly teaching staff and has great transportation links as it is in the heart of Brixton.

What the role involves:

You will not find yourself getting bored in this role! Each day brings new challenges, opportunities for development and to demonstrate your supportive skills as a Teaching Assistant. Your role may involve providing ad-hoc or dedicated 1-1 support to specific children and providing whole-class support in lessons. You’ll also help maintain the learning environments, assist with administration and provide ad-hoc management or support with challenging behaviour.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• Good English (clear written and spoken English) and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge and experience of behaviour management.
• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
• Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum.
• The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.

Benefits:

• £80 – £100 per day PAYE (No Umbrella Companies – no hidden fees/deductions)
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a primary school setting
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to achieve permanent contracts (temp to perm)
• Partnership with Holiday Camps for extra earnings

To be considered for this KS1 Teaching Assistant vacancy, please apply today with your Full CV.

Ortus Recruitment Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all candidates are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

KS1 Teaching Assistant | Brixton | £80 – £100 PAYE | Full Time | September Start

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