Teaching Assistant

Newham, London
HML154336_1572253235
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2019
  1. Teaching Assistant
Competitive
  1. Long-term

Teaching Assistant

Newham, London
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This Junior School is situated in the heart of East Ham in Newham and can be accessed by the East Ham Tube and Railway Stations. Both of these stations can be accessed within a short five-minute walk from the school gates, and the bus stops at the end of the school's road services eight different bus routes.

In 2017, this Junior School was found to be Good in all categories by Ofsted, and the leaders ensure that the standards of education remain high in all lessons across the school. Senior staff members have created a strong climate for learning for the children and all staff employed by the school work well as a team to utilise their specialist skills, knowledge and experience. Pupils at the school are friendly and they behave well in lessons.

The school is looking for a Teaching Assistant who is adaptable and able to commit to a long-term post at the school which for the right candidate, will last to the end of the academic year. Experience working in more than one key stage is crucial and some knowledge of SEN is important but experience working on a 1:1 basis is not essential. The successful applicant for this general teaching assistant position will be able to communicate well and assist students with their learning in the classrooms. Someone who is able to think on their feet and adjust to new environments quickly is highly desirable and all applicant must hold a BA in Childhood Studies or a Level 3 Cache.

This long-term teaching assistant role includes working closely with the other members of staff as well children with a range of abilities. Confidence working with students who do have additional needs is important but most students with severe SEN would have a 1:1 TA. Hours for this role would be 8.30am-4.00pm and the successful candidate must be able to commit to this five days a week.

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*We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
*We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
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*Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
*Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
*Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

The school is looking for a General Teaching Assistant who has:
*Experience across more than one key stage
*A strong personality and someone who can think on their feet
*Knowledge to help plan lessons and adapt resources
*Legal right to work in the UK
*Enhanced DBS Check and an Overseas Police Check (if necessary)

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a General Teaching Assistant in Newham.
Or for more information about the role, contact Holly Martin on 0207 845 5450 / holly.martin@twrecruitment.com

We look forward to hearing from you and helping take you on the next step of your career.

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 25 fully certified CPD courses, that's 18 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK.
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