Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant role in an exciting SEN school

• Teaching Assistant for Severe Learning Difficulties
• Bromley Location
• Full Time Role - Monday - Friday
• Small, Primary classes (KS1-2)
• On The Job Training
• Friendly well run school
• In class support

The Teaching Assistant Job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant to work with young primary aged students with severe learning difficulties in Bromley.You will provide one-on-one support, helping students engage with their learning and develop independence, literacy and mathematics skills. If you have patience, creativity, and a desire to make a real impact in the lives of these pupils, we would love to hear from you!

The successful Teaching Assistant applicant will be given an exciting opportunity to work as a part of a special needs school in Bromley where your energy and experience will be valued as you play an important part working each day towards the schools aim to meet the varied needs of its students.

As a teaching assistant you will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you have the opportunity to apply your skills to working with primary school students who need support building their independence and life skills through play and art therapy.

The School

• Based in Bromley this fantastic SEN school is a friendly and well respected in the local community
• Pupils from Bromley and across surrounding areas who attend this school are offered a broad and balanced curriculum, that is tailored around an extensive knowledge of their learning difficulties and tailored to them.
• Support and training offered every week to further develop your knowledge and skills as teaching assistant for children with varied needs.
• You will be working with skilled Teachers and Teaching Assistant's in a classroom environment

The Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupil's independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
• Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Support with personal care when needed with other staff members

The Teaching Assistant Applicant

The ideal Teaching Assistant applicant will be have the following qualities:

• Enjoyment of working with young people
• Will have experience working with students with special needs
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil's well-being and equality
• Honest, hardworking, transparent with a willingness to learn and develop
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Reeson Education:

REESON Education is London's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At REESON Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across London. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%