Teaching Assistant
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Islington, London |
| Area | North London, UK |
| Sector | Primary Education - Support Staff |
| Salary | £95 - £105 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | LKVTAISLING_1731662525 |
| Job Views | 21 |
- Description
Teaching Assistant in Islington, North London
- Location: Islington, North London
- Position: Teaching Assistant
- Start date: ASAP
- Pay: £475 - £525 per week
- Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Amazing opportunity for academically strong graduates to work in an 'Outstanding' graded Primary School in Islington, North London. Here you will gain vital experience and skills towards starting a career in education.
As a Teaching Assistant you will be tasked with the responsibility of providing support to all the children in the classroom, helping with interventions for underperforming pupils, assisting SEN pupils one to one and aiding the higher achieving students when necessary.
This Islington based Primary school is 2-form entry with supportive staff across the year group that are happy to assist new staff members settle into their new setting. Furthermore, its closely located to a tube station and unparalleled transport links.
Main Duties and Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant support for Pupils:
- Support pupils to make good academic progress, under the direction of the teacher and Inclusion leader
- Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
- Implement group or 1:1 intervention to support pupils who have emotional or social barriers to learning
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Teaching Assistant Support for Teachers:
- Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils' work
- Use strategies, under the direction of the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
- Discuss with the teacher how learning activities are to be organised and what their own support role will be
What the School is Looking for in a Teaching Assistant:
- An honours degree (preferably Upper Second) or equivalent
- Excellent results a GCSE and A Level
- Enthusiastic and proactive demeanour
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Form professional relationships with students to support social and emotional development
If you would like to be considered for this Teaching Assistant opportunity in Islington, North London, please send your application and if successful we will contact you with full information about the role and the school. Or feel free to call 0203 026 6150 and ask to speak to one of our consultants.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
