Teaching Assistant - Alternative School

Role Overview & Responsibilities

All TCW teachers are responsible for delivering education to small groups of students or individual students using creative approaches to help them reach their academic potential. The students are referred to us for a variety of reasons which mean they are not able to access mainstream education. Reasons for this include students with SEN, medical needs or those that have been permanently excluded.

The Complete Works School is looking for enthusiastic and committed teachers with different specialisms to join our outstanding team. The appointed candidate will be well supported by excellent induction/training programmes and an extensive bank of resources and schemes of work.

This role will be working alongside Teachers, who are responsible for planning and leading the lesson. This role can be based on or offsite or a mixture of the two. It will also involve assisting students with travel, support on trips as well and general adhoc duties to assist with the running of the centres.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualifications: GCSE in Maths/English/Science at C or above. Degree or Equivalent
• Experience in a school setting.
• Share a vision to inspire, motivate and support students, staff and parent/carers.
• Accuracy and high levels of attention to detail.
• Ability to work alone and with initiative
• Excellent organisational and planning skills and ability to multi-task.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
• Willing to embrace change and challenge processes to improve efficiency.
• Able to manage workloads and priorities and work under pressure.
• A team player who is able to develop effective relationships with the team and work in partnership with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Good administration skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Gmail, Google Drive, etc.
• Good numeracy and written English
• Personable, professional and courteous in manner
• An enthusiastic, positive and proactive attitude to work
• Able to manage stressful environments
• Able to be discreet and loyal
• Able to handle confidential material

Desirable

• A knowledge of SEN/behavioural students.
• A knowledge of safeguarding matters
• Experience of working in a creative environment
• Experience of working in a charity

The Complete Works is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £86.06 per day

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person