Teaching Assistant – Tonbridge – ASAP ** Location: Tonbridge, Kent ** Start: ASAP ** Placement: Full-time, Ongoing ** Primary School ** Pay rate: £85-£100 Twenty4Seven Education is seeking a hardworking, flexible and reliable Teaching Assistant (TA), to work within a thriving, welcoming and nurturing 'Good' Ofsted-rated mainstream Primary School in Tonbridge.
This wonderful full-time opportunity is to start ASAP on an ongoing basis.
For the right candidate this will become a permanent position.
This excellent School is committed to nurturing pupils and ensuring they become curious and courageous members of the community.
They have high academic expectations of all the children, encouraged and taught by a team of dedicated, passionate staff.
Are you passionate about enabling children to maximise their potential in their academic, social, and personal achievements?
Do you promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children.
If so, apply today!
Key Responsibilities: * Understand and comply with the procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection * To aid pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own including those with additional needs * Help provide a safe, stimulating and structured environment * To provide the necessary pastoral care to enable children to feel secure and happy * Support students in managing their behaviour following the school behaviour policy * Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal and Intimate Care Programmes * To establish a supportive and constructive relationship with the pupils * Assist with the preparation and maintenance of equipment/resources required to meet lesson plans/relevant learning activities * To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher * Monitor pupil's responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement as directed * Maintain clear and professional communication with other colleagues, external professionals and parents/carers regarding student progress, well-being and any arising issues Qualifications & Experience: * Minimum Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent * Experience working with children with SEND within an educational setting or similar (minimum of 3 months of experience) * Child DBS check on the Update Service or willing to pay and apply for a new one (Twenty4Seven Education can assist you with this process) * You can demonstrate a patient, compassionate, and proactive approach to working with children * You have excellent communication and teamwork skills * You are committed to creating a supportive learning environment The Benefits of Twenty4Seven Education: * T4S is an accredited REC member * 24/7 support from your designated dedicated and friendly consultant * Competitive pay rates * Recommend-a-Friend Scheme * Opportunities for further professional training from our Education Support at Twenty4Seven Education * FREE safeguarding training Twenty4Seven Education is dedicated to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We expect every candidate to share this commitment.
Assignments are subject to safeguarding and child protection screening in line with DfE policies, including right to work, employment references and Enhanced DBS checks.
Full assistance will be provided