Year 6 Teaching Assistant – Croydon

We are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant who can effectively support SEND children within a Year 6 Class who have been diagnosed with ASC and ADHD.

You will be working closely with a variety of pupils who can become easily distracted and dysregulated in class. Your role is to work closely with the Year 6 Teacher to develop and implement strategies to ensure they remain engaged and on-track.

Extensive support is available from the school’s wider SEND team and ASC training is available. There are plenty of resources available which the incoming Teaching Assistant can utilise during the school day/

 Year 6 Teaching Assistant – Job Requirements

• 2:1 or higher degree grade and excellent A-Level and GCSE grades.
• Have a strong understanding of ASC and ideally have previous experience working in this field.
• Be dedicated and resilient and able to handle moments of challenge with a positive outlook.
• Be calm, patient and understanding and passionate about inclusive education.
• Enjoy making learning fun to inspire, motivate, engage and enthuse pupils.
• Be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community.
• Be a team player and good communication skills.
• Graduates with aspirations of training as Psychologists/Counsellors/Wellbeing Practitioners would be well suited to this role.

Year 6 Teaching Assistant – The School

• Mainstream Primary School in Croydon
• Passionate about inclusive education
• Well-resourced SEND team
• Recognises that all children have their own special talent
• Teachers work hard to make their school a unique and happy place
• Pupils are offered exciting and creative opportunities

Working as a Year 6 Teaching Assistant at this school will see you join a friendly, welcoming school environment with hard working and dedicated staff. With excellent opportunities for professional development and a well-resourced learning environment, this is a fantastic school for a SEN graduate to gain additional practical experience.

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Year 6 Teaching Assistant – Croydon

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