Higher level Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a passionate primary school team. This role, starting in February 2025, involves providing outstanding support across various classes, particularly in lower KS2. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude and a love for education, leading small group interventions, delivering lessons, and supporting students with diverse learning needs. If you are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and making a positive impact on children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting, preferably as a Teaching Assistant.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead interventions in literacy and numeracy to support student progress.
• Deliver planned lessons in the absence of a teacher.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Build Relationships

Education

Experience as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA

Job description

Teaching Assistant

East Grinstead

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our passionate team at a primary school in East Grinstead. This is a role to start in February 2025, and the successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other staff to provide outstanding support across various classes and subjects, mainly in lower KS2.

This role is ideal for someone with a proactive attitude, a love for education, and the drive to make a positive impact in children's lives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead small group and one-to-one interventions in literacy, numeracy, and other subjects to support targeted student progress.
2. Deliver planned lessons in the absence of a teacher, maintaining classroom standards and a positive learning environment.
3. Assist with planning and assessment, providing insights into students' progress and areas for development.
4. Encourage and foster independence in pupils, helping to build confidence and a love for learning.
5. Support students with diverse learning needs, including those with special educational needs, adapting resources and teaching strategies as required.
6. Collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver differentiated support for students, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met.
7. Uphold school policies on safeguarding, behaviour, and inclusion, contributing to a safe and positive school culture.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Prior experience working in a school setting, preferably as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA.
2. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
3. A commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
4. Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, know someone that would be, or would like to find out more, please do get in touch or APPLY; we would love to hear from you!

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).