Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants

South East London

ASAP start

Prospero Teaching are currently seeking Graduates who are interested in becoming Teaching Assistant's to work at a vibrant and friendly secondary school.

The Teaching Assistant Post Information

Schools located across South East London require graduates or experienced teaching assistants to support within classrooms in their Schools. The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, someone dedicated, be a good role model and be passionate about building rapport with students.

HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT 8am - 3pm Monday - Friday Full-time ideally

You will also need eligibility to work in the UK and be willing to apply for DBS disclosure.

What Does The Teaching Assistant Role Involve?

The teaching role includes supporting the class teacher and students during lessons, 1:1 session, intervention groups and working with other departments. The lessons will have delivered to all year groups Key Stage 3, Key stage 4, and the desire to work with Key Stage 5 is preferable but not essential.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MY ROLE AS A TEACHING ASSISTANT?

As a teaching assistant, you will be exposed to students of various abilities, you will need to analyse data and build up your ability to raise attainment using skills, lesson plans, numeracy, and literacy tasks to raise attainment. Again, this will build your knowledge of how students are monitored, data is analysed, and attainment is raised, and students are managed more effectively by teachers. As a Graduate teaching assistant, you'll learn and implement strategies to support students engage with the curriculum.

WHAT WILL PROSPERO AND THE SCHOOL DO TO HELP ME IF I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE?

As a new member of staff, you will be given an induction by Prospero and allocated a line manager in the school, usually the Higher Learning Teaching Assistant and SENCO. These people will provide you with extensive guidance and support, you will also be supported by Prospero. Regular meetings and CPD training sessions are offered by Prospero and the school to ensure you are learning, growing and developing within the Graduate teaching assistant role. Resources at the school are fantastic; all departments are well resourced, have a supportive team and are keen to secure someone to essentially support them. If this Graduate teaching assistant role has sparked your interest and you would like to hear more about this teaching position, then please apply to this ad with your updated CV.