Specialist Teaching Assistant

PaJeS Trauma Informed Practitioner Jessica Overlander-Kaye; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in London is seeking a highly motivated Teaching Assistant. In this role, you will work with teaching staff to provide an inclusive and nurturing environment for students with special educational needs. The position offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a significant impact on young people's lives. Candidates must be dedicated to fostering a supportive and creative educational atmosphere.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Supportive learning community

Qualifications

• The candidate should be motivated and dynamic, with a focus on supporting individual pupils.
• Experience in working collaboratively with teaching staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under the instruction of teaching staff to implement programs of work.
• Provide care and support for pupils, ensuring their safety.
• Encourage independence and enthusiasm in learning.
• Assist in creating a welcoming environment.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the school.

Job description

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: ASAP

Education Setting: Setting is both Primary and Secondary School

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Job Category: Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

Location: London

Gesher School is a unique all-through school providing a specialist, meaningful and functional learning environment for young people with special educational needs. This includes language, communication and social pragmatic difficulties. We have a specialism in autism spectrum challenges (ASC).

Young people are at the heart of Gesher School, where we foster a sense of belonging and community. Our school offers a happy, safe, friendly, and stimulating environment in which young people are supported to learn, interact and have fun. We believe that all young people have the potential to achieve, but that every child is individual and requires a tailored, young person-centred approach to learning.

The Gesher approach is warm, friendly and nurturing. Emotional health and resilience, developing young people’s independence and learning, is at the core of our vision.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual for a Teaching Assistant role at Gesher. As a Teaching Assistant you will work collaboratively with teaching staff to deliver an inclusive, engaging, and nurturing educational experience rooted in our relational ethos and commitment to Project-Based Learning (PBL). You will support the holistic development of the individual pupil both in and outside the classroom, helping them grow as confident, independent learners and active members of the school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff to implement agreed programmes of work with the individual pupil, in or out of the classroom
• Provide care and support for the pupil, to ensure their safety and well-being
• Encourage enjoyment, enthusiasm, and independence in learning
• Contribute to the development of confident, caring pupils who show a sense of responsibility and pride in themselves and the school
• Assist in the provision of a welcoming, stimulating environment
• Assist in the smooth running of the school
• Have access to a wide range of CPD across the school to support growth and self development which can be applied in classrooms

Being part of our learning community, you will be able to use your creativity and shape the way our school provides excellent learning opportunities for our young people.

Application

To apply, please complete an application which can be found here.

Interviews will be organised on a rolling basis. This ad may be withdrawn as a suitable candidate is identified.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is a core value of Gesher School. We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. As such, we actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for roles at our school.

Safeguarding

Gesher School is committed to safeguarding young people and staff. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.