Secondary Teaching Assistant in Horsham)

Academics; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A mainstream secondary school in Horsham is seeking applications for a Secondary Teaching Assistant role. This position involves supporting children who need extra help with reading and writing as well as engaging in pastoral duties. The school offers excellent career progression opportunities and provides extensive training in behavior management and communication strategies. The role is term-time only, ensuring plenty of holidays while securing work five days a week.

Benefits

Excellent career progression

Training in behaviour management

Term-time only employment

Permanent employment opportunities

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs.
• A caring, compassionate, and resilient nature.
• Proactive attitude and readiness to support.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are safe for children.
• Prepare activities and maintain a tidy environment.
• Develop understanding with children to aid learning.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly.

Skills

Caring attitude

Strong communication skills

Ability to support children with special educational needs

Education

GCSEs A*-C in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

A mainstream secondary school in Horsham 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 Horsham based Secondary Teaching Assistant position for you in, apply today!