Primary Teaching Assistant

Academics; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency for primary schools in Horsham is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to support children needing additional help with reading and writing. This role offers a pathway to career progression into care, psychology, or teaching, with extensive training and secure work available. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a caring attitude and be proactive in their approach. A DBS check is required, and permanent employment options may be offered.

Benefits

Excellent for career progression

Training in behaviour management

Term-time only work

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature.
• A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active.
• Passing a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers and support staff.
• Ensure safety of equipment and facilities.
• Prepare and tidy activities.
• Develop relationships with children.
• Report safeguarding concerns accurately.

Skills

Caring nature

Compassionate attitude

Pro-active approach

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