Primary Teaching Assistant

Academics; Horsham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Potential permanent opportunities

5 days per week (secured work)

Job summary

Academics in Horsham is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant for a temporary, term-time position. You will work with children requiring additional support in reading and writing, alongside teachers, therapists and support staff.

The role rewards a caring, proactive approach and offers DBS support, with training in behaviour management and safeguarding to aid professional development. Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and resilient nature.
• DBS check required or supported by the employer.
• Not barred from working with children.
• Pro-active rather than waiting for direction.

Responsibilities

• 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 safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately.

Skills

Caring nature

Pro-active attitude

Resilience

DBS check support

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Horsham - Temproary 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

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.