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KS1 TA, Islington (Old Street)

Date posted : 11/04/19
£350 - £470 per annum

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KS1 Teaching Assistant, Islington (Old Street)

A fabulous school in Islington are looking for a KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team starting after the Easter Break. This two form entry school is in the heart of London N1 and is a short walk from Essex station and Old street station (Northern line).

The school will expect you to be committed to improving pupil's life chances. We will expect that your practice is good or outstanding and that children make good progress under your leadership of learning. You can expect from us a school committed to your professional learning, a supportive leadership team and wonderful group of support and teaching staff

'We are a good school working on continual improvement. You will find friendly and committed staffs who really believe in our children and their ability to positively affect children's lives'.

Present Teacher: ''I came to Rotherfield as an NQT about 10 years ago and think so highly of the place that I have not wanted to leave!. The school's location in the dynamic borough of Islington means that it is an interesting and diverse area to live and work in''.

At our school we aim to reach our objectives by providing:

  • Rich and diverse learning experience
  • Safe, inspirational environment where children can flourish
  • High standards of teaching and achievement

The role:

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Start: 11/04/2019

Type: Full-time, until the end of the academic year

Experience is essential

Upper Scale, Main Pay salary

Working for Teaching Personnel:

  • Choice and Variety - giving you a range of roles and job opportunities to choose from
  • Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy - Your Continuous Professional Development
  • Pay - Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability
  • myTP - Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple
  • Excellence in Education Awards - recognising the positive impact you deliver in school

At Teaching Personnel we offer a number of discounts (up to 85 %!) on courses which can help you with your development as a Teaching Assistant and aspiring Teacher or School Psychologist! Some of the courses we offer are:

  • Understanding Autism
  • Autism Awareness Diploma
  • Level 3 Child Psychology Diploma
  • The Complete SEN Diploma

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