Job Type: Teaching Assistant (Secondary School)
Location: Lewisham
About Us:
We are working with a thriving and supportive secondary school committed to providing an outstanding education for all our students. We believe in fostering a dynamic learning environment where every child can reach their full potential. We are currently seeking a motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and help make a difference in the lives of our students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support classroom teachers in delivering engaging lessons and maintaining an effective learning environment.
- Provide one-to-one or small group support for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assist with the preparation of classroom materials and resources.
- Help monitor and track students' progress and contribute to their development.
- Assist students in developing social and emotional skills.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and other staff to implement strategies for supporting students.
- Supervise students during break times, lunch, and extracurricular activities as needed.
About You:
- Previous experience working in a secondary school setting is desirable, but not essential.
- A passion for working with young people and supporting their educational development.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting students’ individual needs.
- A flexible, positive attitude and the ability to adapt to the demands of the role.
- Ideally, a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), but candidates with relevant experience or a willingness to learn are also encouraged to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: All candidates applying for this role will be required to provide a valid Right to Work in the UK document, an Enhanced DBS Check and any relevant references.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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