Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide individual and small-group support to KS2 pupils across the school. You will help pupils access the curriculum, promote independence and positive engagement, and work closely with the class teacher to adapt activities.

This role also involves midday supervision from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, ensuring pupil safety and wellbeing. Successful applicants will have prior school-based experience, be patient and reliable, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school as a Teaching Assistant or providing 1:1 support is essential.
• Patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support to KS2 pupils and assist with learning activities.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and promote independence and engagement.
• Support social development and positive interactions with peers.
• Carry out midday supervisor duties from 12:00 to 13:00.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and school staff to maintain a calm environment.

Skills

Patience

Nurturing

Reliable

Team player

Safeguarding

Job description

The Role

• Providing individual support to multiple pupils within the school across KS2.
• Supporting learning activities and helping the pupils access the curriculum.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement in the classroom.
• Adapting support to meet the pupil's individual learning and developmental needs.
• Working collaboratively with the class teacher and other school staff.
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm, supportive learning environment.
• Supporting the pupil's social development and interactions with peers.
• Carrying out Midday Supervisor duties from 12:00pm to 1:00pm, supervising pupils during lunchtime and playtime.
• Promoting pupil safety, well being and positive behaviour throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate

• Patient, nurturing and understanding.
• Enthusiastic about supporting children's learning and development.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to the role.
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Proactive and able to use their initiative.
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Previous experience working in a school, as a Teaching Assistant or providing 1:1 support is essential for this role.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly/daily rates.
• Flexibility to choose when and where you work.
• Opportunities to gain experience in a range of school settings.
• Supportive and approachable agency staff to assist with placements.
• A simple and efficient booking process.
• Academics are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy