Teaching Assistant

**Location: East Malling

**Full Time

**ASAP Start

**Minimum of 3 months of relevant experience required

Twenty4Seven Education is delighted to be working alongside this Inviting and modern school in Swanley. They are looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant who will be a joyful and enthusiastic addition to the classroom.

The School

The school is run by a team of hardworking staff with a stimulating and enjoyable learning environment.  They work to engage and encourage students as they develop and grow. Throughout the academic year, they strive to develop pupils' confidence and skills. Understanding each individual student and working with the students to support them in the best way possible. They are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will be dedicated to supporting students and will be a positive addition to the school.

The Role

The successful candidate will begin working as soon as possible, they will be working weekdays during term time from 8:30 to 15:30. They will work as a TA supporting the classroom teacher and occasionally taking small groups of pupils or a pupil on a 1-1 to complete learning activities set by the classroom teacher.

As a Teaching Assistant you will:

• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum
• Assist the pupils in developing academically, socially, and personally
• Lead learning activities within small groups
• Work one-to-one with pupils to support their learning development
• Support the classroom teacher in class management
• Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities with the classroom teacher
• Discuss with the pupils and teacher how best to support the pupils' development

The successful candidate will have:

• Good numeracy and literacy skills – GCSE Maths and English
• Previous experience working with young people
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to use basic technology and IT
• Ability to relate well to children and adults and respond appropriately
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• A minimum of 3 months of relevant experience
• experience in Phonics interventions 

The Benefits of working with Twenty4Seven Education:

• Opportunities to work in a variety of local Schools & Colleges which enables you to establish where you work best
• Twenty-4-Seven support from your designated consultant
• Potential long-term roles
• Competitive pay rates
• Recommend-a-friend Scheme

Twenty4Seven Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore, this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to obtain an Education Workforce Council (EWC) check. Full assistance will be provided