Postgraduate Teaching Assistant Role

Posted 29 May 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationSouth East London
Job type Contract
Discipline Secondary Education
ReferenceCAM300180_1716992848
Contact NameAnelka Campbell

Job description

Role: Postgraduate Teaching Assistant - Primary

Location: South East London

Contract: Full time

Start: ASAP

Rate: £90-110

Are you an enthusiastic TA looking to advance your experience in Education?

Are you currently finishing your university degree?

Do you want to work at some of the most leading schools across London?

If you are, we have a fantastic opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated candidate who is willing to support key stage 2 pupils with Autism and ADHD in a Secondary School setting.

To undertake this role, you will be dealing with challenging behaviour and using various reinforcement strategies to provide support for these two boys best challenging position and would require someone who can defuse tough situations. As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant. Your main responsibility will be to work closely with individual students who require additional support due to behavioural challenges.

You will collaborate with the classroom teacher and other professionals to create a positive and inclusive learning environment for the student.

The ideal candidate:

  • Experience working with students with behavioural challenges, preferably in an educational or special education setting.
  • Knowledge of behaviour management techniques, positive reinforcement strategies, and de-escalation methods.
  • Ability to establish rapport and build positive relationships with students, demonstrating patience, empathy, and understanding.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.

Requirement

  • Bachelors Degree(Hons) or Above
  • Candidates must have a valid DBS certificate on the update service (Not mandatory as we can provide one)
  • Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
  • Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.
  • Safeguarding experience

Benefits:

  • Potential to go permanent
  • We offer flexible shifts, part time and full time
  • £100 referral scheme

If you are seeking a new challenge and looking to build on your experience or if you wish to enquire about other job opportunities, please Anelka Campbell at Remedy Education using the details provided.