Primary Teaching Assistant in Worthing)

Academics; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training provided

Term-time

Permanent opportunities

Stable hours

Job summary

Academics in Worthing is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to support children with reading and writing, under the guidance of teachers and specialists. The role focuses on breaking down tasks to aid learning in a supportive primary environment.

You will work closely with staff, ensure safe learning spaces, prepare activities, and monitor progress, with DBS checks facilitated by Academics. Term-time work with potential permanent opportunities makes this a stable entry point.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate nature essential.
• Pro-active attitude with initiative in supporting learners.
• DBS check required or supported by the agency.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are safe for pupil use.
• Prepare activities and tidy away after sessions.
• Develop understanding with each child to support learning.
• Promptly report safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Resilient

Pro-active

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Worthing- Temproary Contract

A mainstream primary school in Worthing 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 Worthing 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

Academics is an agency working on behalf of primary schools in WorthingSalary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.