Primary Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based educational agency is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant in Horsham. In this role, you will support children requiring additional help with their reading and writing, working closely with teachers and therapists. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature with proactive attitudes. This temporary contract offers secured work 5 days a week, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Excellent for career progression

Lots of training available

Term-time only

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature.
• A proactive attitude, able to take initiative without waiting for direction.
• Ability to interact positively with children and support their learning.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering educational activities.
• Maintain a safe environment for children.
• Prepare and tidy up activities.
• Build rapport with children to foster a positive learning environment.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly.

Skills

Caring nature

Compassionate nature

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Horsham - Temporary Contract

A mainstream primary school in Horsham are 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 Horsham 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 Horsham-based Primary Teaching Assistant position for you, apply today!

Academics is an agency working on behalf of primary schools in Horsham