SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT in Acton

Location: Acton
Salary: £475.00 per week
Recruiter: Career Teachers
Job Hours: Full-time

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TEACHING ASSISTANT - SEND £475.00 PER WEEK Starting September 2024, this exciting opportunity for a proactive and energetic Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a 3-form entry primary school, part of a large through academy. Providing you with the chance to work under the guidance of teaching staff, undertaking support programmes that enable access to learning for all pupils.The school is an inclusive and progressive learning environment committed to engaging and inspiring pupils to want to learn. At its heart is the core value of inclusivity.JobThis is the ideal opportunity if you are looking for a learning support position that will challenge you to utilise your knowledge, communication skills and creativity to develop varied approaches that help pupils understand the information presented.You will be combining your knowledge of learning support and teaching techniques with your compassion and understanding of learning needs and, in some cases, difficulties to support pupils in their educational career and Teachers in their duties.Role and ResponsibilitiesAs a Teaching Assistant (TA) you will have:Experience in supporting pupils in a classroom environment, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN).A good understanding of the national Key Stage Curriculum.Sound understanding of child development and learning.The ability to demonstrate active listening skills and strong verbal communication skills.A dedication to establishing positive relationships with pupils and understanding their needs.The ability to provide varying levels of individual attention, reassurance, and support with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils' needs.Willingness and ability to adapt to a wide range of duties in response to changing circumstances.The ability to monitor a pupil's response to learning activities and modify or adapt the activities to achieve the intended learning outcomes.The confidence to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek new teaching methods.The ability to provide constructive feedback to pupils in a way that reinforces self-esteem.The ability to handle complex and sensitive issues with empathy and understanding.Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the college team.Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities.An interest in continuing your personal and professional development. Personal traitsTo be a good fit for a Teaching Assistant (TA) role, you will need to be:Empathetic and compassionateWell-presented and professionalPositive and motivational.Supportive and understanding.Trustworthy and ethical.Assertive and confident.Flexible and resourceful. QualificationsEssential5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.PreferableLevel 2 Award in Support Work in SchoolsLevel 2 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. (Induction Training for Teaching Assistants & Support Staff).Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in SchoolsLevel 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in SchoolsLevel 3 Certificate Supporting Teaching and Learning in SchoolsLevel 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in SchoolDegree educated.At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.Benefits of working with Career TeachersFree CPDAccess to Skills Network Refer a friend schemeRecognition programmeAffinity Extra - Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Wellbeing portal. These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:- Attend an interview in person;- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosureWe are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients

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Career Teachers, established in 2004, is a well-established and trusted education recruitment specialist, providing temporary and permanent job opportunities to teachers, teaching assistants, nursery nurses and other support staff throughout Greater London and the Home Counties.

Our team have strong, long-lasting working relationships with schools and education professionals, and for many a go-to company for those looking for work, and school leaders looking for high quality staff.

Everything we do starts with you, and so we are able to make finding a new job a smooth and easy journey. We are committed to providing a personalised service, working in partnership with our teachers and support staff. Our Resourcing Team are specialist listeners, who gain a full understanding of you, your situation, your plans and your aspirations for your career.

For teachers who currently do not reside in the UK, our dedicated Overseas Team support those looking to move to the UK. We are able to meet your specific needs, whether you simply want to work around your travels, or you would like to begin a stable teaching career in the UK.

We believe in supporting education professionals from day one and throughout their career, providing additional services which add value to your own practice, including free Continuing Professional Development courses, personalised interview guidance and online CV tips.

For more information on how we can support you in your job search, call Career Teachers today on 020 7105 3499 or email info@careerteachers.co.uk

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