Primary Teaching Assistant. Job in Horsham Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A primary education agency is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant for a mainstream school in Horsham, United Kingdom. The role involves supporting children with additional needs in a dynamic learning environment. Candidates should possess a caring nature, a proactive attitude, and willingness to undergo a DBS check. This position offers career progression opportunities with lots of training available and secured work five days a week.

Benefits

Excellent for career progression

Training available in behaviour management

Term-time only with lots of holidays

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate, and resilient nature is essential.
• A 'can-do' attitude and proactivity are required.
• DBS check necessary, support provided.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
• Ensure safety of equipment and facilities for children.
• Prepare activities and clean up afterward.
• Develop understanding with children for optimal learning.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly.

Skills

Caring nature

Compassionate attitude

Proactive 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