Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Are you an ambitious graduate looking to launch a rewarding career in Secondary Education in South East London These are exceptional times with recruitment on hold for many sectors, however, we know that schools will re-open and Horizon Teachers are working with schools full-time from home to know where the best opportunities will be for then. We are currently looking for enthusiastic recent graduates to join our team of Teaching Assistants and to work in South East London Secondary schools from this September. As a Teaching Assistant, your main responsibilities are providing support to the class teacher and students with special educational needs. You play a key role in supporting these students with their access to education. If youre thinking of a career in teaching, the school will offer a complete academic years work that will support your teacher training application.We work in partnership with several Good and Outstanding Secondary schools across South East London. We are working with Secondary schools in the following areas across South East London: Erith; Bexleyheath; Charlton; Eltham; Chislehurst; Sidcup; Deptford; Blackheath; Woolwich; Plumstead; Lewisham; Grove Park; Lee; Sydenham; Beckenham; Peckham; Bermondsey; Herne Hill; and Dulwich.If you are an ambitious, enthusiastic and pro-active graduate looking for a long-term full-time Teaching Assistant position in a South East London Secondary school, we would love to hear from you. Support and training will be offered by experienced, welcoming and encouraging staff. In-school experience is not essential, however experience of supporting children is desirable. Due to recent government advice with regards to COVID-19 Horizon Teachers are currently working from home. In order to protect the health and welfare of our team, teachers and teaching support staff, we will be holding video interviews and consultations for the foreseeable future.Why Horizon Teachers·The best pay rates in London·A team of specialist education consultants with over 80 years of combined experience and including many ex-teachers·A 4.7* Google rating from teachers, support staff and schools we have helped·Free Safeguarding and Behaviour Management training·Established and exclusive relationships with schools across London and the South East·Up to £200 in vouchers of your choice if you refer a friend or colleague.We are ideally looking the following Teaching Assistant:·Friendly, proactive and enthusiastic·Excellent oral and written communication skills·Strong literacy and numeracy skills·Relevant experience and enjoys working with children (e.g. in school, tutoring, youth work etc.)·Experience of working with children with special educational needs (desirable)·A degreePlease apply immediately with an up to date CV to find out more.Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London and the South East. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement.Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Childrens Education.