Teaching Assistant - Permanent - Westminster

Social network you want to login/join with: Teaching Assistant – Permanent – Westminster, London col-narrow-left Client: Clarus Education Location: London, United Kingdom Job Category: Other – EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: a72f8068f4db Job Views: 5 Posted: 02.06.2025 Expiry Date: 17.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Teaching Assistant Working hours: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm term time only (38 weeks). September start Job Purpose: Under the direction/instruction of teaching staff: provide general support to pupils with learning difficulties which may be physical, hearing impairment, visual impairment, behavioural difficulties or a medical condition needing close supervision. Teaching Assistants work within a normal classroom setting, under the guidance of the class teacher. The students have been identified as needing support from an adult, in addition to their class teacher, to enable them to join in fully with school activities and learning. Main responsibilities Support for pupils: Support pupils in accessing learning activities The teacher discusses the needs of the student with the Teaching Assistant and directs the work with the student either inside or outside the classroom To see that the student pays attention to the teacher during lesson time or discussion and listens to instructions To make sure that the student has understood the teacher’s instructions, knows what to do and completes the task To work alongside the student in a small group engaged in a practical activity such as Science or Design & Technology to develop social skills or spoken language To accompany the class on a local visit when required To take the student out of class, at the teacher’s request, if s/he is upset or misbehaving, to calm her or him down To attend a review of the student’s progress and contribute observations to the review If the student to whom a Teaching Assistants is assigned is absent from school, the Teaching Assistants may be asked to work with another student or a small group of students. Personal Specification: The following skills/qualities are essential: Good numeracy and literacy skills Ability to use relevant technology Some knowledge of child development Relevant knowledge of legislation relating to child protection A proven record of good attendance and punctuality from current/previous employer Committed to continual personal and professional development and wiling to engage in training, including where applicable, first aid Experience of working with children, in a paid or voluntary capacity or as a parent, ideally in a similar environment An interest in child development and learning and enthusiasm for working with children and the ability to engage their interest Proven mobility and a record of sound health The ability to form good working relationships with adults and children Respect and value the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds of others both students and colleagues Willing to work within organisational procedures, processes and to meet the requirements of the role The willingness to engage in training, for example First Aid Do you have what it takes to be a successful Teaching Assistant within a thriving Westminster school? We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. #J-18808-Ljbffr