Teaching AssistantJob ID: 2168 Job Details: Teaching Assistant
Job Summary; To work in schools with teachers in order to help provide relevant learning experiences for children in addition most Teaching Assistant will undertake administrative duties related to classroom activities or support provided to an individual child. The temp may be based in primary, secondary or special schools and their experience requirements will vary accordingly. In primary and special schools they may be primarily responsible for supporting one child or a small group of children with special needs, or they may be attached to a particular class. In secondary schools they are more likely to be working with one child across all areas of the curriculum.
Candidate Profile
· Good literacy and numeracy skills.
· Experience of working, in a structured setting, with children
· Understanding of Child Protection and relevant legislation.
· Knowledge of social diversity and equal opportunities and the ability to demonstrate this throughout all aspects of practice
· Ability to work in partnership with parents/carers
· Ability to use own initiative and take responsibility where appropriate
· To be able to work as an effective member of the staff team
· The ability to see each child as an individual and as part of a family and to respond to their needs.
· Preferred; NVQ levels 2 and 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent.
· Knowledge of equalities & diversity issues.
Region: London |