Secondary Teaching Assistant. Job in Crawley Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A well-managed secondary school in Crawley is looking for a Secondary Teaching Assistant to support students requiring additional help with reading and writing. This role offers career advancement opportunities in teaching and related fields, along with training in behavior management. Applicants should have a passion for working with children, require a DBS check, and possess GCSE grades A-C in Maths and English. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Training in behavior management

Term-time only with holidays

Permanent employment opportunities

Secured work 5 days per week

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to work with children who require additional support.
• Caring, compassionate, and resilient nature.
• Can-do attitude and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers and support staff.
• Ensure the safety of equipment and facilities.
• Preparation of activities and tidying.
• Develop relationships to maintain an optimal learning environment.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly.

Skills

Desire to work with children with special education needs

Caring and compassionate nature

Pro-active attitude

Education

Grades A-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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.

Benefits

• 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 you can 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 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, apply today!