Secondary Teaching Assistant in Crawley)

Academics; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Permanent opportunities

5 days per week

Job summary

Academics is working with a Crawley-based mainstream secondary school to recruit a Secondary Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with reading and writing and help break down tasks, along with some pastoral duties.

You will collaborate with teachers and staff, ensuring safety, preparing activities and fostering an engaging learning environment. DBS check is provided; GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) are required. Term-time only with permanent opportunities available.

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs.
• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature.
• A 'can-do' attitude with proactive approach.
• DBS check supported by us; not 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.
• Prepare activities and tidy away after sessions.
• Develop an understanding with each child to maintain an optimal learning environment.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately.

Skills

Caring & compassionate

Resilient

Can-do attitude

Pro-active

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A*-C)

Job description

A mainstream secondary school in Crawley are welcoming applications for their Secondary Teaching Assistant vacancy. This is a fantastic opportunity with a brilliantly well-run establishment, with lots of experienced staff to learn from.

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with children who require additional support with reading/writing and breaking down tasks to make them more manageable as well as some pastoral and behavioural duties.

Key benefits of the role of Secondary 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 you expect to do on a daily basis as a secondary teaching assistant?

• 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 you?

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
• 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
• You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

If this is the Crawley based Secondary Teaching Assistant position for you in, Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.