[ref. k36585716] Hackney - Teaching Assistant
Step Teachers are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant located in Hackney commencing in February 2025. This daily position is for 3 months initially, with potential extension based on performance and school discretion.
This school, boasts an overall 'good' rating from Ofsted. It places a high value on fostering the intellectual growth of students and staff.
Your duties as a Teaching Assistant:
- Support students with their learning by assisting with classwork, providing extra help where needed, and working with small groups or individual students.
- Help students to stay on task, manage their behavior, and promote positive learning experiences.
- Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and materials to support lessons.
- Provide pastoral support to students, helping them to feel comfortable, confident, and motivated to learn.
- Support students with special educational needs (SEN) or other additional needs as directed by the class teacher and SENCO.
- Assist with the supervision of students during break times and other non-teaching activities.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents when required.
To be considered for this Teaching Assistant position, you will:
- Experience working with children in an educational or care setting (desirable but not essential).
- A genuine passion for helping children to learn and grow.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills as a Teaching Assistant.
- The ability to work well in a team and show initiative when needed.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- A good understanding of how to support students with varying learning needs.
- A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable but not essential.
Why Step Teachers?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions.Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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