Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Build up amazing classroom experience whilst positively impacting the academic development of students with additional learning needs in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, based in the Stafford area.

This Teaching Assistant role would require you to work with students on a 1:1 and group basis, supporting experienced teachers and senior leaders to ensure academic and social development is met within a safe and engaging learning environment.

This role is ideal for those wishing to carve a career in teaching or within a psychology discipline.

SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Work with students who have additional learning and behavioural needs  
• 1:1 and group work
• Support the schools teachers
• Offering a calm learning environment
• Build and develop classroom knowledge and skills  

SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Prior SEN / TA/ LSA education experience
• Compassionate and patient manner
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as an individual and part of a team
• Good availability – long-term and short-term roles
• DBS required 

Opogo benefits:

Opogo is a social enterprise dedicated to putting more money in your pocket.

• We are not an agency; our mobile app allows you to self-manage your calendar and gives you transparency on pay rates, timesheets, booking details, journey timings and job history.
• We pay more and keep costs to the school low guaranteeing you more work opportunities (we charge a transparent £30 fee to schools)
• Receive, accept or reject bookings managed all from your phone – choose work when it suits you!
• FREE Learn platform providing you access to 1000’s of education resources including Prevent training, autism resources and up-to-date safeguarding advice from education experts

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2023 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.