Primary Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Permanent opportunities

5 days per week

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Horsham is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school on a temporary contract. You will support children who require extra help with reading and writing and help break tasks into manageable steps.

Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will help ensure a safe, engaging learning environment. DBS checks are supported, and there are training opportunities, with term-time only hours and potential permanent roles.

Qualifications

• 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

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 any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

Skills

Caring nature

Can-do attitude

Pro-active

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.