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 (phone number removed) 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 interviewVeritas 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