Description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (secondary schools)
Location: Barking & Dagenham
Salary: £85-£95 per day
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team in Barking & Dagenham. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working in secondary schools and have a genuine passion for education.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting teachers with classroom activities and delivering one-to-one or small group interventions.
* Assisting with lesson planning and preparing teaching resources.
* Providing pastoral care and emotional support to students.
* Supporting students with special educational needs.
* Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
* Assisting with the assessment and monitoring of student progress.
Key Requirements:
* A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or a T Level in Education and Childcare).
* GCSEs grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and Maths or equivalent.
* A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field is also a plus.
* Experience of working in secondary schools is desirable.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use own initiative.
* Knowledge of the national curriculum is desirable and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team in Barking & Dagenham. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role
