Graduate Teaching Assistant

About The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and well-run primary school. You will be working 1-1 and in small groups with students who have varying needs. This role would suit someone who has worked in either a mainstream or SEN setting with primary-aged pupils, ideally at an inner-London school. Previous school-based experience would be desirable, and candidates must be comfortable working with EYFS to KS2.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced with working with SEND pupils.
• Good behaviour management skills.
• Previous experience working with SEND pupils.
• Good interpersonal skills and knowledge of SEND best practices.
• Eager to support students academically and emotionally.
• Ability to work in a team collaboratively to ensure pupil progression academically and emotionally.
• Understanding of EHCP plans.

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 thousands 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 2024 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding, and reference procedures.

Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.