Classroom Job Alert

Its Friday already and time for Classroom to post a selection of some of their best or more immediate vacancies. As ever - for all teaching positions you must hold a recognised teaching qualification and for Classroom Assistant vacancies experience of working with children in some form is also a requirement.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we can only respond to those applicants who are successful

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT & SUPPORT VACANCIES

• Experienced SLD (Severe learning difficulties) Learning support Asst

Two of our regular user schools in East and South London are looking for long-term LSA’s to work with students who have severe learning difficulties such as autism and down syndrome. These roles require candidates to have previous experience working with special needs students and personal care such as changing and feeding. The roles are very rewarding but at the same time can be challenging.

• Nursery Assistants

We require experienced Classroom Assistants to work with children in nurseries attached to primary schools and also reception classes. You must feel confident in being able to interact with children as young as 3 years old in helping them with play and working alongside the nursery nurse. You may also be required to help change the students. Classroom has day-to-day and long-term positions for Nursery Assistants.

Please contact the Support team on 020 7636 0600 or email: classroomassistant@classroomteachers.c.uk

SEN TEACHING VACANCIES

• Teacher of the Deaf

An excellent opportunity for a qualified Teacher of the Deaf to work in an interesting and varied role. This is a peripatetic teaching post and you will be visiting both Secondary and Primary schools in the borough of Southwark. You must be a qualified teacher with experience working with hearing impaired students. An excellent understanding of the complexities of language and speech development is essential.

• Special Needs Teacher

We currently have a vacancy in South London at an MLD school starting after the October half term. The school supports students with moderate learning difficulties at both primary and secondary levels. They are currently looking for a teacher for a year 6 class in the school. The majority of students in the class will be on the autistic spectrum however other needs include dyspraxia, Down’s syndrome, global delay and other complex needs. Experience with these types of students is essential.

Please contact the Special Needs team on 020 7636 0600 or email: sen@classroomteachers.co.uk

PRIMARY SCHOOL VACANCIES

• 2 PPA Long term teachers

Classroom are seeking 2 PPA (Preparation, Planning and Assessment) teachers to start from January 2010 for 2 terms to cover KS1 and KS2 classes in a large Lambeth Primary school. Ideally this school is seeking someone that has long-term teaching experience in the UK, either as a class teacher or as a PPA cover teacher. The school has class sizes of 20 – 25 children per class. You will need to posses very good classroom management skills for this position as the school pays extra attention to maintaining good behaviour from their pupils. There is no planning involved for this PPA posts as all the work will be set, however expectations are high to deliver the planned work effectively and to mark the work thoroughly.

• Early Years teacher

A children's centre in Lewisham requires an Early years teacher to start as soon as possible. You must have at least 3 years experience teaching in Early years with a firm knowledge of the UK foundation stage curriculum. This post is for one term initially with the possibility that it may continue. You should be an excellent team player who has a real dedication to early years teaching.

Please contact the Primary team on 020 7636 0600 or email us: primary@classroomteachers.co.uk

SECONDARY SCHOOL VACANCIES

• ICT Teachers: (West London)

Classroom are still recruiting ICT teachers for 2 schools on West London - both positions to start as soon as possible. Our clients require candidates with experience teaching ICT to A Level or the equivalent if you are an Overseas Trained Teacher. Both posts involve teaching across all secondary key stages and are happy to consider NQT's for the roles.

Both schools will pay highly competitive rates for teachers with experience!

Please contact the Secondary team on 020 7636 0600 or email us: secondary@classroomteachers.co.uk

Thats all for this week. Remember to keep us up to date with your current availability! We look forward to hearing from you.