Reception Teaching Assistant

Description:

Teaching Assistant for Reception (EYFS) and Year 1

Role: Teaching Assistant, SEN 1-1
Location: Lovely Roman Catholic Primary School, Camden
Start Date: 2nd September 2024
Commitment: Full Academic Year (Until July 2025)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

A fantastic, Ofsted Outstanding, Roman Catholic Primary school in Camden are looking for a Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant to join their Nursery/ Reception and Year 1 classes for the next academic year from September 2024 until July 2025. This wonderful primary school has a very tight-knit community where pupils and staff work together in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.

We are seeking resilient and proactive individuals with lots of energy and compassion to join a wonderful and friendly team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with children in Reception (Early Years Foundation Stage) and Year 1, supporting children with special educational needs (SEN). This role involves workking closely with children with autism spectrum disorder, are non-verbal and requires you to be comfortable providing personal care.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the learning and development of children in Nursery, Reception and Year 1.
Assist children with autism spectrum disorder, ensuring they have a positive and inclusive educational experience.
Provide personal care as needed.
Work collaboratively with a team of skilled and experienced teachers.
Engage actively and enthusiastically with children, fostering a love for learning.Ideal Candidate:

Active and enthusiastic with a genuine love for working with young children.
Patient, compassionate, and eager to make a positive impact.
Comfortable working with children who have special educational needs.
Resilient and proactive in your approach.
A recent graduate, ideally with a degree in Psychology (preferred but not mandatory).
Prior experience working with children is beneficial but not required.Why Apply?

Opportunity to explore a career in the education sector.
Supportive and welcoming team environment.
Potential for teacher training to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for promising teaching assistants.
A rewarding, exciting, and varied role.

This role is perfect for recent graduates who are looking to make a difference in the lives of young children and gain valuable skills and experience in the field of education.

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and ready for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Application Process: Please send your CV and we will be in touch shortly.

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