Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Location: Richmond Position: Teaching Assistant Start date: September Pay: £1750 - £2250 per month Temp to Perm A primary school based in Richmond are looking for a teaching assistant to join a Key Stage 1 classroom as soon as possible for the beginning of the academic year with the view to go permanent. The successful candidate will be joining the schools established SEN department to assist a student with mild ASD in a 1:1 role. Your main responsibility will be to enhance the pupils learning either individually away from the class in sensory rooms and quiet areas of the school or as a group. The school is a lovely modern building that was recently renovated during the pandemic and has great facilities to assist SEN students. This year they are almost at full capacity with 2 classrooms per year group ranging from EYFS up to Year 6. You will be joining a school that focuses on a set of shared values that help the students to work co-cooperatively and with respect. 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 interventions 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 ..... full job details .....