Primary Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to support children in East Grinstead. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a well-run primary school, where you'll collaborate with experienced staff to enhance children's learning experiences. With a focus on providing additional support in reading and writing, you will play a crucial role in creating a safe and engaging environment. The position offers excellent career progression opportunities, including training in behavior management and communication strategies. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Training in Behaviour Management

Term-Time Only

Secured Work 5 Days Per Week

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate nature essential for supporting children.
• Proactive attitude required for effective assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and therapists in supporting children's learning.
• Ensure safety of equipment and facilities for children.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Strategies

Child Safeguarding

Education

DBS Check

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - East Grinstead - Temproary Contract

A mainstream primary school in East Grinstead is welcoming applications for their Primary Teaching Assistant vacancy. This is a fantastic opportunity with a brilliantly well-run establishment, with lots of experienced staff to learn from.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with children of East Grinstead who require additional support with reading/writing and breaking down tasks to make them more manageable.

Key benefits of the role of Primary Teaching Assistant:

• Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
• Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
• Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
• Permanent employment opportunities available
• Secured work 5 days per week

What can a Primary Teaching Assistant expect to do on a daily basis?

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
• Preparation of activities and tidying away after
• Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is required of a Primary Teaching Assistant?

• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
• A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
• You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
• You must not be barred from working with children

If this is the East Grinstead-based Primary Teaching Assistant position for you, apply today!

Academics is an agency working on behalf of primary schools in East Grinstead