Teaching Assistant for children with emotional / behavioural needs

Allen Edwards is a mainstream community primary school catering for pupils from Nursery to Year 6. We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our school.  The ideal candidate should not be afraid of hard work and is fully committed to help give our pupils the best opportunities to achieve.  

The successful candidate will be required to work with children between the ages of 3 and 11 years old supporting groups and individual children throughout the school.  Experience of working with early years’ children is desirable.  

 In this post you will be expected to:  

• Be able to use your initiative, work independently, motivate and inspire with a creative approach to problem solving.
• Work calmly under pressure and have the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations.
• Apply behaviour management policies and strategies which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
• Supervise groups of children at playtime and lunchtime.
• Have the ability to relate well to children and adults, understanding their needs and being able to respond accordingly
• Encourage pupils to interact appropriately with others and be socially responsible.

You will be joining a well-established, friendly and supportive team. You will also have the opportunities to develop your own skills and talents in this vibrant multi-cultural school community.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

How to Apply

A job description, person specification and an application form are attached, but can also be obtained by emailing office@allenedwards.lambeth.sch.uk

If you have any queries please call Sadjida Bocus, School Business Manager, on 020 7622 3985.  

Please email your completed application form to: office@allenedwards.lambeth.sch.uk 

Closing date:  5pm on Friday 1st July 2022
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held during the week commencing 4th July 2022

Our school is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity and to the safeguarding of children. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Lambeth is committed to Safer Recruitment and aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all.  www.lambeth.gov.uk

Individually Strong, Collectively Stronger!

Allen Edwards Primary School

Studley Road, Stockwell, London SW4 6RP

www.allenedwards.co.uk

Headteacher: Louise Robertson