Co-Educator (Teaching Assistant)

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Job Title: Co-Educator (Teaching Assistant)

Location: Harlow

Contract Type: Full-Time

Salary: £85 - £120 per day

Start Date: Immediately

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Co-Educator to support the teaching and learning process within the classroom. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the class teacher or SENCO, ensuring all pupils have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

This role is integral in delivering an inclusive and engaging curriculum, offering tailored support (including interventions) to individuals and groups of children. As a Co-Educator, you will help create a positive, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment, promoting the social, emotional, and academic development of pupils. You will actively contribute to assessing progress, managing behaviour, and fostering a love of learning while upholding the school’s values and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the teaching and learning process in the classroom, ensuring students’ needs are met.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and other staff to deliver a curriculum that is inclusive and engaging.
• Provide tailored interventions for individuals and groups of children to ensure progress.
• Promote a positive learning environment that encourages student growth and development.
• Contribute to assessments and tracking of student progress.
• Assist in managing student behaviour and fostering a respectful and cooperative classroom atmosphere.
  
  

Liaison With

• Teaching staff, associate staff, Headteacher, SENCO, Senior Leaders, parents/carers, and external support services.
  
  

Commitment to Safeguarding: Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.

Education

Our recruitment process follows the guidance set out in the "Keeping Children Safe in Education" regulations. Offers of employment may be subject to various checks, including:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Medical check
• Online and social media checks
• Prohibition from teaching check
• Right to work check
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
  
  

Important

Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

How To Apply

If you're ready to contribute your skills and passion to our mission, we invite you to apply! Please apply or send your CV to [email protected]