Teaching Assistant

Looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team in a Hornchurch School covering a maternity leave.

The successful Teaching Assistant will support teaching and learning within a Year 1 mainstream class, including providing targeted support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on children's learning and development during a key stage of their education.

To start as soon as possible

Monday - Thursday, 8.30am to 3.30pm (term time only)

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality teaching and learning to the year1 students.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils, including those with SEND.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion within the classroom.
• Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Support the students emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Experience working within a primary school setting (preferably Key Stage 1)
• Experience supporting children with SEND (e.g. ASD, speech and language needs, ADHD, SEMH).
• A patient, caring and flexible approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ideally to have Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

We offer:

• A full face-to-face interview to ascertain your skills, experience & understand the right role for you
• Over 300 training courses for all workers
• Competitive Monthly pay with additional Holiday pay
• On going support from the schools & Apex team who are teachers with over 20 years school based recruitment experience

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant role, please call us for a discussion or apply with your CV and a covering letter.

This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to 'Safer Recruitment of Children' guidance and all staff are fully trained.

Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer