Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Mainstream Secondary School 

KS3 / KS4

Wembley 

ongoing contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for strong mainstream Teaching Assistant who is happy to also work with pupils with SEN to work in a huge School with a Primary, Secondary and Sixth form. The School have classes of up to 30 pupils and are mixed with pupils with SEN. 

The Role

In this role you will be working in classes of up to 30 pupils, some of these pupils within the class will have SEN. The School are looking for someone who is flexible and happy to occasionally move to different classrooms. You will also be expected to work with the pupils with SEN within the classroom. 

The role will be working with the Secondary School mainly. You will work with the class teacher to  support assessment and evidencing learning and create stimulating learning environments including resources and displays.  The role is varied, and you will need to be adaptable, able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.

The school are ideally looking for a teaching assistant with previous experience and a dedicated approach to fulfilling the needs of pupils. You must have the ability to motivate pupils towards high achievement is essential. Excellent teamwork, classroom and communication skills are vital. Applications are welcomed from new and existing teaching assistants who have an energy and passion for working with children with complex needs.

The School

The School is a vibrant  All-Through school where children join them in Reception and can stay with them all the way through until the end of Year 13. The School is an inclusive school where every individual is valued and diversity is celebrated.  They are committed to equality of opportunity, and  have a caring and nurturing ethos. Visitors to the school always comment on how warm, friendly and welcoming our school is.

To apply for this role you must have:

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.

the ability to use relevant technology/equipment

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients