General Year 2 Teaching Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
General Year 2 Teaching Assistant | Kensal Green | ASAP Start
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant passionate about having a positive impact on children's development?
We are liaising with a fantastic client school in the heart of Brent - Kensal Green is a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood in north-west London, with excellent transport links to the city centre. It is home to a variety of cultural attractions, green spaces and independent businesses. The school is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join their KS1 team and work alongside the class teacher in a Year 2 classroom to support the students.
The successful Year 2 Teaching Assistant will be responsible for working alongside the classroom teacher to manage behaviour, supervise playtime, promote learning through play, keep the classroom organised and build positive rapports with the children and staff. As well as this, you will need to effectively lead reading and phonics interventions and work 1:1 with children with various Special Educational Needs.
**Candidates must be able to commit to a long-term and full-time role (Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm)**
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a dynamic and patient approach to teaching
- Encourage and engage children with KS1 curriculum
- Have the ability to work in a team but also take initiative when needed
- Have excellent time management and attendance
- Be Experienced working in KS1
- Hold a minimum 2:2 degree or Level 3 qualification
- Have a can-do attitude and passion for education
Benefits:
- Excellent rates of pay
- Continuous support and advice from experienced specialist consultants
- PAYE payments - No Umbrella Company Fees
- Potential for career progression and teacher training in partnership with the school
- Good opportunities for CPD
- Generous referral scheme
Ortus Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates applying to posts through Ortus Recruitment must undertake or have undertaken the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.
**The school are looking to trial/interview candidates ASAP, so apply today to be considered for the role!**
General Year 2 Teaching Assistant | Kensal Green | ASAP Start
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £75.00-£90.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kensal Green: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- KS1: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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