Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Wandsworth, Battersea

Position: Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September

Pay: £1,851-£2,650 per month

An OFSTED 'Good' school in Wandsworth is offering a fantastic opportunity for a teaching assistant to join their supportive team and develop valuable skills within the education sector, working within a mainstream classroom and supporting SEN students as a teaching assistant. The school provides a positive working environment, structured support from staff, and a strong commitment to pupil development and well being.

With a dynamic and inclusive ethos, the school maintains high expectations for every child while recognising the important role staff play in each child's educational journey. The Teaching Assistant's focus is on nurturing confident, independent learners who enjoy learning and thrive within a safe, secure, and stimulating environment where every child is valued as an individual.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

Working with children aged 2-6 in both indoor and outdoor classes

Supporting child-initiated learning

Helping children with special educational needs

Engaging with students through three different sessions throughout the day

Treating children with respect and kindness as a Teaching Assistant

Job Requirements for a Teaching Assistant:

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Interest in working with children, specifically those with SEN

Experience working in childcare, either informally or formally

Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

An honours degree (preferably a 2:1 or above) or equivalentIf you would like to be considered for this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please send your application. If successful, we will contact you with full information about the role and the school. Alternatively, feel free to call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to one of our consultants.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community