Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: England, Greater London, Mitcham Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time hours Primary Industry: Education and Training   Salary: £95 - £110 Per day Benefits: PAYE Job Duties: The Teaching Assistant will support teachers in delivering educational programmes, assist with classroom management, and provide one-on-one support to students. Responsibilities include preparing materials for lessons, supervising students during activities, and maintaining a tidy and organised learning environment. Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. A relevant teaching assistant qualification is preferred but not essential. Education: A minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Additional qualifications in education or child development are advantageous. Experience: Prior experience working in a school or educational setting is desirable. Experience working with children or young people is beneficial. Knowledge and Skills: Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to work well in a team. Basic knowledge of educational principles and practises. Proficiency in using relevant software and technology. Preferred Qualifications: A recognised teaching assistant qualification. Additional qualifications in special educational needs (SEN) or safeguarding children. Working Conditions: The role involves working in a classroom setting within a school environment. The Teaching Assistant may need to support students with varying needs and abilities. The position is part-time and temporary, with the possibility of extension based on performance and school requirements. 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.