Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: Wandsworth
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: EG FB- 29
Salary: £425 - 480 per week + CPD and PAYE (NO UMBRELLA)
Job Published: 14 days ago

Job Title: Secondary Teaching Assistant

Location: England, Greater London, Wandsworth

Job Type: Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Salary: £425 - £480 Per week

Benefits: CPD and PAYE (NO UMBRELLA)

Job Description

Job Duties:

  • Supporting secondary school teachers in delivering lessons
  • Assisting students with special educational needs (SEN) and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges
  • Implementing strategies for de-escalation and positive behavioural support
  • Providing one-on-one support to students as needed
  • Assisting in the preparation of educational materials

Qualifications:

  • Certification in de-escalation techniques
  • Training in Positive Behavioural Support

Education:

  • Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths
  • Additional qualifications in Education or Special Education are desirable

Experience:

  • Prior experience working in a school or educational setting
  • Experience supporting students with SEN and SEMH

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Understanding of SEN and SEMH needs
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to implement behaviour management strategies
  • Organisational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Higher education qualification in Education or related field
  • Additional training in special educational needs

Working Conditions:

  • Full-time position with regular school hours
  • Work in a secondary school setting in Wandsworth
  • Collaborate with teachers, students, and parents to support learning and development

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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