Primary Teaching Assistant

ACADEMICS; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A mainstream primary school in East Grinstead is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to support children with reading and writing. This role offers excellent career progression, training opportunities, and secured work 5 days a week. Ideal candidates should possess a caring nature and a proactive attitude. Apply today!

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Training in behaviour management

Term-time only

Secured work 5 days per week

Qualifications

• DBS check required, support provided.
• Must not be barred from working with children.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers and therapists.
• Ensure safety of equipment for children.
• Prepare activities and maintain learning environment.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Proactivity

Job description

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