Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Newham
Salary Range: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Are you enthusiastic about supporting children in their learning journey, especially when it comes to phonics? GSL Education needs an ambitious Teaching Assistant with phonics experience to join a dynamic school in Newham. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact while contributing to the development of young learners.
Responsibilities of the TA:
- Support students with various needs, specifically in delivering phonics interventions.
- Implement group phonics sessions using the Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc phonics program.
- Work closely with teachers to provide tailored support to enhance students' reading and literacy skills.
- Lead small group interventions to reinforce phonics learning and phonemic awareness.
- Encourage and motivate students to engage with phonics and develop a love for reading.
Requirements of the TA:
- SEN experience, particularly with children who have additional learning needs.
- Phonics experience and a strong understanding of how to support early reading development.
- Familiarity with the Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc phonics program.
- Ability to deliver group interventions and adapt strategies to meet students’ individual needs.
- A resilient and proactive personality, with a passion for helping children succeed.
- A current CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained) and an enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
Benefits:
- Competitive daily rate.
- Potential for a permanent position based on performance.
- Modern school with excellent resources and support for staff.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
If you are a dedicated TA ready to support and inspire students, click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch!