Ortus Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team at our partnered mainstream primary school based in Wandsworth. The successful candidate will be required to undertake activities with either individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development.

We require successful candidates to meet the needs of the students (EHCP’s) that are due to start in September 2023.

Benefits:

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

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
• 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
• 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

If you would like to be part of a reputable primary school, please apply today with your full cv to be considered for this September start 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.

Qualified Teaching Assistant | Wandsworth | £80 -£100 PAYE | September 2023

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