Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in East Grinstead is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team starting in February 2025. This role involves leading interventions, delivering lessons in the absence of the teacher, and providing tailored support for students. The ideal candidate should have a proactive attitude and a love for fostering independence and confidence in children. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with children.
• Understanding of educational methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead interventions in literacy, numeracy, and other subjects.
• Deliver lessons in absence of a teacher.
• Assist with planning and assessments.
• Encourage student independence.
• Support students with diverse learning needs.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Love for education

Ability to work with diverse learning needs

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

• Lead small group and one-to-one interventions in literacy, numeracy, and other subjects to support targeted student progress.
• Deliver planned lessons in the absence of a teacher, maintaining classroom standards and a positive learning environment.
• Assist with planning and assessment , providing insights into students' progress and areas for development.
• Encourage and foster independence in pupils, helping to build confidence and a love for learning.
• Support students with diverse learning needs , including those with special educational needs, adapting resources and teaching strategies as required.

Collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver differentiated support for students, ensuring that each child's individ...