Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (EAL)

Location: Lambeth, South London

Start Date: October 2024

Reeson Education are supporting a large mainstream secondary school in Lambeth, South London who require an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (EAL) to join their team from October 2024 on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be a Teaching Assistant with prior secondary school experience, or a graduate looking to pursue a career as a qualified teacher in the future.

The role of the Teaching Assistant is to support students with moderate learning difficulties and encourage learning across a variety of subjects and year groups. You should be able to demonstrate successful experience in supporting students with EAL.

The School - Teaching Assistant (EAL) - October 2024 - Lambeth, South London

This large mixed secondary school in Lambeth is a good school with outstanding features and is a fantastic place to work and learn. The school is committed to developing staff who are passionate about their subjects and determined to convey this enthusiasm to their students. Opportunities for internal promotion are maximised and encouraged. Their aim is to make all employees feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. It values all cultures, backgrounds and experiences and they truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

The Role - Teaching Assistant (EAL) - October 2024 - Lambeth, South London

The school require an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a busy and fun environment where every day offers something different. Candidates with previous SEN experience are encouraged to apply but this is not essential as training will be provided. The successful individual will support students with moderate learning difficulties, special educational needs and disabilities across a variety of year groups. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and listening skills with a commitment to helping each student achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

Supervise and provide particular support for students identified with EAL ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with students' learning

Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support students to achieve learning goals

Assist with the planning of learning activities

The Offer - Teaching Assistant (EAL) - October 2024 - Lambeth, South London

In return, the school can offer the successful Graduate Teaching Assistant the following:

A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme

Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning

A friendly and diverse student and staff community

Access to confidential emotional and practical advice support services