Graduate Teaching Assistant - Southampton

Job Description

Prospero Teaching work closely with high achieving schools based in Southampton and one of our fantastic schools is currently seeking a creative and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join them. This is for a full time, on-going position, starting ASAP. Working 1:1 and in groups with SEN pupils. The successful candidate will be able to provide exceptional support to students in KS1 & KS2 and demonstrate good behaviour and classroom assistance/management. Are you a graduate/individual looking for your next career opportunity within education? Do you have experience working with children and young people? We would love to hear from you. Contracts/Positions Details Location: Southampton Position - KS1/KS2 Teaching Assistant Type of work- Full Time Contract - Long term Start Date- ASAP End Date - N/A Duration - Ongoing Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £70 Hours- 08:30 - 3:30Your responsibilities will include; Classroom support - activities, organisation, engagement, behaviour, emotional support Working with children on a one-to-one basis or in small groups Support in therapy sessions Break/Lunch time supervision Keeping progress reportsExperience, Training and Qualifications Teaching Assistant qualification (preferable but not essential) Previous experience working in a UK School Experience working with children in education or in a similar setting Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as training can be provided)To be Eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application Provide two professional referencesOTHER If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour managementIn-house