Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Location: Newham
Salary: £90-£100 per day (Depending on Experience)
Hours: 8.15 am - 4 pm
Contract Type: Full-time and Long-term
Start Date: Immediate

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and looking for an opportunity to make a difference?

GSL Education are excited to offer the opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant in a wonderful school in Newham. You will play a vital role in providing support for children with complex needs, using a child-centred approach to enhance their learning and well-being.

In this role, you will work directly with students who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other complex needs. As a Teaching Assistant (TA), your focus will be on providing one-to-one support, assisting in daily activities, and ensuring that students are comfortable and engaged in their learning environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who has experience working with children with ASD and is looking to further their career in an inclusive and supportive school environment.

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to students with ASD and complex needs, adapting learning strategies to meet individual requirements.
• Implement tailored activities to encourage personal and academic development.
• Use a child-centred approach to promote positive behaviour and ensure students emotional and social well-being.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including nappy changing where necessary.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to develop and adapt lesson plans.
• Maintain clear communication with parents and carers to report on progress and concerns.

Teaching Assistant (TA) Requirements:

• Experience working with children with ASD or complex needs.
• Ability to provide support on a 1:1 basis and use a child-centred approach.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Able to support with personal care tasks, including nappy changing.
• A caring and empathetic attitude towards supporting students with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

Benefits:

• Potential to secure a permanent contract.
• A lovely school environment to work in, with a supportive team.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a positive impact on students' lives.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in Newham.

For more information or to register your interest in the Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.