Location
London

Hours
Full Time (hours negotiable)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support individual students and groups, enabling access to learning and contributing to a purposeful, nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will assist with first aid matters and have a basic understanding of SEND and learning barriers. You will work closely with teachers to support students’ learning needs through 1:1, group, or whole class settings, lead small group interventions, and help manage behaviour in line with academy policies. Responsibilities include preparing resources, supporting personal care needs, supervising students during lessons and break times, maintaining positive relationships with students and parents/carers, and providing clerical support as required. You will also participate in off-site activities and contribute to creating an inclusive environment that promotes self-esteem and independence. Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is an Ofsted Outstanding school with a growing community committed to the vision of “Excellence for All.”

Experience
- Experience working directly with young people in an educational or training environment, supporting student learning.
- Experience establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience managing and being responsible for own workload.

About you
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
- Ability to motivate, encourage and engage children.
- Team player with the ability to work effectively across different levels.
- Computer literate with good ICT skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and experience using records/databases.
- Ability to work independently using good judgement.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with tact and diplomacy.

Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.
- Some knowledge of strategies for working with young people with challenging behaviours.
- Awareness of social issues affecting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace.