Teaching Assistant

Teach South; Swanton Morley, Worthing; On-site; GBP 85 - 95; Full time

Job summary

Teach South in Worthing is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a full-time contract to support pupils facing barriers to learning, delivering one-to-one and small-group help to those disengaged from lessons.

You will build trusting relationships, boost confidence and encourage positive attitudes toward education, working closely with teachers to help every child progress and reach their potential in a nurturing school environment.

Qualifications

• Patience, resilience and empathy when supporting pupils.
• Excellent communication with students, teachers and carers.
• Ability to form positive bonds with young people.
• Experience working with children or in education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils disengaged from lessons.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Encourage participation and improve engagement in school.
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver consistent support.
• Adapt approaches to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Job description

A primary school in Worthing seeks a Teaching Assistant for a full-time contract with Teach South. The postholder supports pupils facing obstacles to learning, delivering one-to-one and small-group assistance to those disengaged from lessons. Duties include fostering trust, boosting confidence, and encouraging constructive attitudes towards education so each child can progress. Applicants should demonstrate patience, strong communication, and the ability to form positive bonds with young people. Pay ranges from £85 to £95 annually. This position suits someone committed to helping students overcome challenges and achieve their potential within a nurturing school setting.

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to education? A welcoming primary school in Worthing is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of young people who may be struggling to engage with school and their education. The role will involve working closely with pupils who may be disengaged from learning, helping them to build confidence, develop positive relationships with education and ultimately reach their potential.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who are struggling to engage with education.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent source of encouragement.
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and improve their engagement in school.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Help students develop their social, emotional and educational skills.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to provide a consistent approach to supporting individual pupils.
• Adapt your approach to meet the needs of different students.
• Encourage pupils to participate in lessons and wider school life.
• Provide reassurance and guidance to students who may lack confidence in their ability or place within education.

About You

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic.
• Confident building positive relationships with challenging or disengaged pupils.
• Able to remain calm and consistent when faced with difficult behaviour.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Motivated to make a real difference to pupils who may have previously struggled within education.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is highly desirable.
• Experience within a school, SEN, pastoral, youth work or support setting would be particularly beneficial, although the school will consider candidates with the right attitude, personality and transferable skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive secondary school where you can have a genuine impact on young people's lives . You will play an important role in helping pupils re-engage with education, build their confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed.