Teaching Assistant in Tower Hamlets
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Salary: £85-£120 per day
Hours: Monday - Friday
Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Are you a Teaching Assistant committed to improving the lives of young people?
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our brand-new team at our school based in Tower Hamlets, London. As a Teaching Assistant, you will support our Teachers by taking a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, maximising pupils' achievement, and ability to develop.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is looking to continue their career in Education and is motivated to inspire learning in pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with individual and small groups of pupils.
- Prepare classrooms and materials.
- Build positive relationships with pupils to promote interaction and learning.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons in a creative and positive setting.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous experience of working in an SEN/ASC environment is desirable.
- Excellent support skills, motivation, personal qualities, and levels of resilience are essential.
- Educated to GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English.
- Calm, engaging, resilient, and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Genuinely motivated by helping every pupil reach their potential.
About Us:
We are a brand-new specialist independent school providing education for pupils with an ASD (Autism) diagnosis from age 5 up to 18. We aspire to provide the best quality teaching and learning to allow our students to grow and develop the necessary skills for them to succeed and lead fulfilling lives in the wider community and in adult life. The school benefits from a fantastic location in the vibrant and cosmopolitan heart of the East End of London and has been refurbished to a very high standard to allow us to fulfil our aspirations.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
Why Join Us?
- Friendly and inclusive working environment.
- Part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team.
- Free parking, shopping discounts, and cashback via our 'Rewards Hub'.
- Access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes, and much more as part of our 'Your Wellbeing Matters' programme.
- Opportunities for internal promotion.
- Access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development.
- Accredited training programs including Diplomas and NVQs.
About Outcomes First Group:
For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Join us at our specialist independent school and help build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people to be happy and make their way in the world.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
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