Are you a passionate about supporting childrenâ??s learning and making a difference every day? A welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary school in Lewisham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team.
About the SchoolThe well-established primary school has strong community ethos and is committed to nurturing every childâ??s potential â?? academically, socially and spiritually. The school prides itself on its inclusive approach, high expectations, and creative curriculum that encourages children to be curious, confident, and kind. Staff work collaboratively to ensure all pupils feel valued and inspired to achieve their best.
Key Responsibilities:- To work with individual and/or groups of students with learning difficulties, both in class and in the learning support base to enable students to access the curriculum
- To support studentsâ?? learning needs using a wide range of strategies and methods
- To contribute to the monitoring and tracking of individual and groups of students, their individual Learning Plans and Annual Review of the supported students as appropriate
- To liaise with teachers and other Academy staff in the preparation of plans and resources
- To ensure regular and effective communication with parents/carers to support continued progress towards targets
- To prepare and adapt resources in class to ensure they are accessible to all students
- To monitor students in lessons and provide teachers with feedback on participation and progress
- To invigilate examinations and act as a reader or scribe as requested
What we are looking for:- Experience of working with children or young people in a learning environment
- Experience working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)
- Experience in supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
- Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection
- Knowledge of basic behaviour management strategies
Why Horizon Teachers:- You will be paid the permanent equivalent for the job after 12 weeks, in many cases from day one.
- We are like you! Here at Horizon Teachers, many of our consultants have experience in the education sector and have a strong passion for supporting schools, support staff and teachers
- We always look to pay our Teachers/Support Staff the highest rates possible
- Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.
