The Genesis Education Trust is an expanding collection of outstanding and good Church of England schools in east London with a fantastic track record of training and progression opportunities. We are seeking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our pupils' learning at St Saviour's in Walthamstow.The successful candidate will be supporting and teaching students within the classroom environment. This could be individually or in a small group setting and will sometimes involve supporting children with additional needs. You will join our vibrant and forward looking team of highly dedicated, collaborative and supportive colleagues who have the drive to make a real difference to our pupils.Do you have:
TA qualification or experience working as a Teaching assistant
Commitments to helping all pupils reach their full potential.
Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.
Ability to initiate exciting and engaging ways to teach pupil's in a small group setting.
An understanding of how to set high standards and aspirations as well as the commitment to maintaining these.
Able to think creatively and practically when trying to achieve an objective.
Ability to work using your own initiative.
Good English, Mathematics and ICT skills
A good understanding of how to support children with SEND
We can offer:
Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
Bespoke training programmes
Excellent career development opportunities
Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues
Private healthcare
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS. References will be taken up before interviews are offered.Early application is encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated deadline.Contact informationAlison Brown07706330217Alison.brown@genesistrust.netEqual OpportunitiesWaltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to ourHow to applyAll completed application forms should be returned to Alison BrownEmail: Alison.brown@genesistrust.net
