KS1 Teaching Assistant

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support educators at a school in Camden in providing a nurturing and effective learning environment for students. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, particularly those with autism or special educational needs. This role is essential in fostering an inclusive atmosphere where all students can thrive academically and socially.

Duties

• Assist teachers in delivering educational programmes and activities tailored to individual student needs.
• Support students with autism and other special educational requirements, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance and encouragement.
• Communicate effectively with students, helping them to understand instructions and engage with learning materials.
• Provide tutoring and mentoring to students, reinforcing lessons taught in class and aiding in their academic progress.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop lesson plans and adapt resources for diverse learners.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment, promoting respect, cooperation, and enthusiasm for learning.
• Monitor student progress and behaviour, providing feedback to educators on individual achievements and areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children, particularly those with autism or within special education settings is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with students, teachers, and parents.
• A passion for educating young people and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also demonstrating initiative when required.
• Patience, empathy, and adaptability to meet the varying needs of students throughout the school day.
• Relevant qualifications in education or child development would be advantageous but are not essential.

About Opogo Education

Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model making faster, fairer and more efficient. Our benefits include:

• Easy-to-use mobile app: set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
• Higher rates: our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
• One-click timesheets: approve your timesheets once a week all through the mobile app.
• Smart match: we match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
• Social enterprise: we reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you. Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2024 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know

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