Teaching Assistant

Sterling Cross Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local specialist education provider is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team in Brighton. This permanent position involves supporting teachers and helping students with a variety of needs to thrive in a fun and engaging learning environment. Candidates should be patient, compassionate, and preferably have experience working with children and young people. The role includes aspects of personal care and offers professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Access to discounts and offers

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance cover

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker.
• Desirable: Experience working within a school and/or college.
• Desirable: Experience working with people who are autistic.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in maintaining an engaging classroom.
• Help students to access and enjoy learning materials.
• Assist with personal care aspects.

Skills

Patient and compassionate attitude

Experience with children and young people

Ability to support learning materials

Job description

A local specialist education provider is now seeking a patient and compassionate person to join their team as a Teaching Assistant.

This campus offers a dedicated, bright and fun learning environment for children and young people with a broad range of specialist needs – including medical, sensory and communication – to thrive across their full education journey.

You’ll support teachers in maintaining an engaging classroom and help students to access and enjoy learning materials/opportunities as fully and independently as possible.

You will be fully trained and supported to carry out your duties, with a clear pathway for professional development, in a positive and person-centred setting.

Due to the nature of the role, there will be aspects of personal care included in your daily tasks.

This is a permanent position for a Teaching Assistant.

(39 weeks per year, 40h per week).

Part-time hours may be considered.

Person specification

• Desirable: Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker
• Desirable: Experience working within a school and/or college
• Desirable: Experience working with children and young people across a range of ages
• Desirable: Experience working with people who are autistic / require specialist support such as for communication needs

Benefits and enhancements (pro rata for TTO)

• Comprehensive induction programme and great further learning and development support
• Access to varied discounts and offers through the Blue Light Card and a dedicated benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme plus additional health and wellbeing tools, such as online GP services, counselling, financial advice and more
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance cover
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• And more!