Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: £80-£100 per day
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with severe learning disabilities?
Do you have the compassion and skills to support students with their daily needs, including nappy changing?
If so, GSL Education have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets.
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The school prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for students with severe learning disabilities. Located in the vibrant community of Tower Hamlets, the school is renowned for its commitment to excellence in special education. They are dedicated to empowering our students to reach their full potential, and believe in creating a supportive and stimulating environment where they can thrive.
The role will be to join full time in an 'Outstanding' mainstream Primary School in Tower Hamlets. As a teaching assistant here, you will be supporting with children in Early Years in the mornings and a Year 4 child with physical disabilities in the afternoons. There will be the potential to secure a permanent contract for the right person.
Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one support to students with severe learning disabilities
Assist with personal care tasks, including nappy changing
Support students in accessing the curriculum and engaging in learning activities
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
Collaborate with teachers and therapists to implement individual education plans
Monitor and track student progress, reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff members
Encourage and promote independent living skills
Support children from disadvantaged backgrounds in the local borough of Tower Hamlets
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
Experience working with individuals with severe learning disabilities is highly desirable
Knowledge and understanding toward the needs of students with disabilities
Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with students, staff, and parents
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
A positive and proactive attitude toward supporting students' learning and development
Must have an enhanced child workforce DBS or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education
Able to access Tower Hamlets for 8.30am start
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Teaching Assistant’ role in Tower Hamlets , or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.