Job description

Are you a Performing Arts graduate who are looking to start your Teaching career?

Do you possess classroom experience or experience working with children of the primary age range?

Ortus Recruitment are currently searching for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school based in the Kingston borough.

This school is looking for a proactive, high energy, enthusiastic candidate with a Performing Arts Background in music, drama or dance and is passionate about making a positive impact on children’s education. They enjoy mixing tradition with innovative learning to help their pupils achieve excellence. There is great emphasis on extra-curricular activities.

Requirements:

· Recent graduate

· Background in music, dance or acting

· Strong academic background

· Experience working with children

· Committed reliable and proactive

· Energetic friendly and supportive

Your roles will include:

· Work with the teacher and monitor pupils progress while planning development plans alongside the pupil to help them reach their potential

· Assist in extracurricular activities, whether this is after-school clubs, helping during exams or going on school trips

· Delivering pre-planned sessions to pupils on a 1:1 and group basis, whether this is inside the classroom or around the school

· Ensuring all pupils are supported with their classwork and learning, assisting in the raising of attainment across the department

· Supporting pupils with SEND along with assisting the teacher in effectively dealing with any pupils who show signs of challenging behaviour

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working in a primary school or have experience working with children of the primary age range. Due to the nature of the job, it is essential that you work well and constructively in a team and be able to relate well to both children and adults as well as possessing behaviour management skills.

You Must:

· Hold right to work in the UK

· Provide recent and relevant references

· Clear written and spoken communicator

· Possess fantastic relationship building skills

· Available full time

Why should YOU work with Ortus Recruitment?

· Competitive rates of pay (no umbrella companies)

· Generous referral scheme

· Specialist long-term, full-time work

· Specialist dedicated consultants

· REC corporate members

· Local offices

If you feel like this is a perfect role for you, please apply with your full CV today! Or call on 0203 7735 119 to hear about other roles available across South West London!

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